How far is Corinth, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Corinth, TX to McKinney, TX is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Denton County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corinth and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth and McKinney.
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Start on Church Drive
128 m · 12 sec · Church Drive
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
1132 ft · 20 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Keep slight right to continue on South Interstate 35E
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1171: Main Street
711 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1290 ft · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
1333 ft · 23 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Highway 121
3.3 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 121
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
17.3 mi · 19 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 Corinth 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
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
17.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Rain Showers leaving Corinth 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 Corinth to McKinney?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
The Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Corinth and 21.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Corinth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near The Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Colony.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corinth and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.11 km).
#1 Corinth
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 22,365 |
| Coordinates | 33.1540100, -97.0647300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
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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