How far is Allen, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Allen, TX to McKinney, TX is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and McKinney.
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Start on West Main Street
1979 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Central Expressway
3 m · 1 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
758 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and McKinney.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
3.43 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Allen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to McKinney?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowry Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Allen and 4.4 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Allen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry Crossing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry Crossing.
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Dallas, TX
Union Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 7.27 mi (11.7 km).
#1 Allen
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 109,379 |
| Coordinates | 33.1031700, -96.6705500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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