How far is Graham, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Graham, TX to McKinney, TX is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Graham and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graham and McKinney.
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Start on Elm Street
2176 ft · 43 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto US 380 Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · US 380 Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
10.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West Dempsey Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dempsey Street
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 380 West
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Continue on West Belknap Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Belknap Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 380 East
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
11.4 mi · 18 min · West 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 Graham 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 380 East
Turn left onto US Highway 380 East
55.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Graham 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 Graham to McKinney?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Graham and 74.6 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Graham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Runaway Bay Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Graham and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 114.37 mi (184.06 km).
#1 Graham
City in north central Texas
| Population | 8,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.1070600, -98.5895000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.04 | $44.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
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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