How far is Flower Mound, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Flower Mound, TX to McKinney, TX is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flower Mound and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flower Mound and McKinney.
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Start on Wanda Lane
67 m · 13 sec · Wanda Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 27 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn right onto Simmons Road
892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road
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Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Flower Mound Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Flower Mound Road
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Continue on West Round Grove Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Round Grove Road
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Turn right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1950 ft · 37 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
2885 ft · 56 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto East State Highway 121
140 m · 11 sec · East State Highway 121
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 North, SRT Toll North
2270 ft · 55 sec
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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 Flower Mound 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flower Mound and Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flower Mound to McKinney?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 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?
The Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Flower Mound and 19.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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 $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flower Mound and Mostly Sunny 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 Flower Mound and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.27 km).
#1 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
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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