How far is Denison, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Denison, TX to McKinney, TX is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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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
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denison and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison and McKinney.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman
832 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Texoma Parkway
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Turn right onto Grayson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grayson Drive
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Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
679 ft · 16 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.9 mi · 12 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
10.3 mi · 11 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 543: Laud Howell Parkway
1419 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1768 ft · 35 sec · North Central Expressway
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Turn sharp left onto Laud Howell Parkway
40 m · 10 sec · Laud Howell Parkway
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Turn right onto Weston Road
128 m · 8 sec · Weston Road
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Continue on Spur 195
1.5 km · 2 min · Spur 195
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North McDonald Street
2.9 mi · 5 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 Denison and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Sam Rayburn Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.9 mi · 00h 12m
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 Denison 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 Denison to McKinney?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Howe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Denison and 22.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Howe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denison and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 38.82 mi (62.48 km).
#1 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
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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