How far is Gilmer, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Gilmer, TX to McKinney, TX is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 02h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilmer and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilmer and McKinney.
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Start on East Marshall Street
31 m · 9 sec · East Marshall Street
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Turn left onto South Wood Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Wood Street
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
21.5 mi · 24 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Pacific Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pacific Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Avenue
23 mi · 27 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 69
23.2 mi · 26 min · West US Highway 69
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Continue on Joe Ramsey Boulevard
5.4 mi · 7 min · Joe Ramsey Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lee Street
24.2 mi · 28 min · Lee Street
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Continue on East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Turn sharp left onto North McDonald Street
1.1 mi · 2 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 Gilmer and McKinney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lee Street
Turn left onto Lee Street
24.2 mi · 00h 28m
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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer to McKinney?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Emory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Gilmer and 51.7 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gilmer and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Emory
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 Emory.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilmer and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 102.24 mi (164.54 km).
#1 Gilmer
City in Texas
| Population | 5,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287500, -94.9424400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
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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