How far is Azle, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Azle, TX to McKinney, TX is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
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.
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Azle and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle and McKinney.
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Start on Locust Street
43 m · 11 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1863 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
637 ft · 23 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
109 m · 7 sec · Southeast Parkway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 199 East
124 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1558 ft · 31 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Merrett Drive
93 m · 8 sec · Merrett Drive
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Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Azle Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
1273 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 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 Azle 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.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Azle and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Azle to McKinney?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Azle and 36.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Azle and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Grapevine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grapevine.
Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Azle and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 57.81 mi (93.03 km).
#1 Azle
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,607 |
| Coordinates | 32.8951300, -97.5458600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
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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