How far is Denton, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Denton, TX to McKinney, TX is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 00h 52m.
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.
Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and McKinney.
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Start on West Hickory Street
56 m · 15 sec · West Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Locust Street
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Turn right onto East University Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway
81 m · 5 sec · North Central Expressway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West Louisiana Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto North Tennessee Street
36 m · 3 sec · North 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 Denton 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.
US Highway 380 East
Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.25 mi · 00h 12m
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 Denton 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 Denton to McKinney?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Prosper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Denton and 16.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Denton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Prosper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosper.
Union Station
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).
#1 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
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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