How far is Bryan, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Bryan, TX to McKinney, TX is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.08 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.96 mi
75.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.08 mi
Kilometers
111.18 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Fri, May 1, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bryan
Fri, May 1, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryan
2026-05-01T03:55
Arrive McKinney
Fri, May 1, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bryan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Coppell
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Bryan
31.3 mi
00h 36m
To McKinney
37.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bryan and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryan and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Illinois Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto FM 407

    2787 ft · 43 sec · FM 407

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South County Line Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 114

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 114

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryan and McKinney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 38%
State Highway 114
20 mi · 29%
TX 121 North
8.37 mi · 12%
South County Line Road
3.94 mi · 6%
Illinois Street
1.34 mi · 2%
South Tennessee Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coppell
00h 36m from Bryan
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bryan and Rain Showers near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bryan to McKinney?

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Bryan and 37.8 miles from McKinney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bryan and Rain Showers near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Coppell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coppell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Southlake
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

28 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryan and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.57 km).

Bryan

#1 Bryan

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population88,165
Coordinates33.0987300, -97.4183500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.418254, 33.098733)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.22
Round trip
$18.44
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.22 $18.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.37 $20.75
Premium $4.59 $11.20 $22.40
Diesel $3.99 $9.74 $19.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryan and McKinney. The current time is 03:55:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.