How far is Granbury, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Granbury, TX to McKinney, TX is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 01h 48m.
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.
The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granbury and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granbury and McKinney.
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Start on South Morgan Street
26 m · 5 sec · South Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Pearl Street
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Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377
11.9 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 377
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Continue on South US Highway 377
11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Loop 820
139 m · 11 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West, I 820 North
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 North
1556 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on I 820 North
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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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 Granbury 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.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Granbury and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granbury to McKinney?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
North Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Granbury and 47.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.96 one way or $25.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granbury and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near North Richland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Richland Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 86.08 mi (138.54 km).
#1 Granbury
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 11,101 |
| Coordinates | 32.4420800, -97.7942000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.75 | $31.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.70 | $27.39 |
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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