How far is Forest Hill, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to McKinney, TX is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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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 01h 11m.
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.
City in Fannin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hill and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and McKinney.
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Start on County Road 35050
71 m · 16 sec · County Road 35050
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 82 West
21.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 82 West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
724 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Turn slight left onto North McDonald Street
5.5 mi · 8 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 Forest Hill 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.
US Highway 82 West
Turn right onto US Highway 82 West
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hill and 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 Forest Hill to McKinney?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Ector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Forest Hill and 32.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Ector
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ector.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 55.64 mi (89.54 km).
#1 Forest Hill
Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 12,943 |
| Coordinates | 33.6512100, -95.8180200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
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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