How far is Atlanta, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and McKinney.
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Start on East Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Broadnax Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street
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Turn slight left
18.3 mi · 23 min
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road
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Take the exit left
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302
993 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn sharp left onto North McDonald Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
761 ft · 36 sec · East Cloyd Street
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
114 m · 12 sec · 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 Atlanta and McKinney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Ferguson Road
Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Atlanta and 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 Atlanta to McKinney?
The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Atlanta and 80 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Forest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 141.88 mi (228.34 km).
#1 Atlanta
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,424 |
| Coordinates | 33.1137400, -94.1643500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
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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