How far is Granite Shoals, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Granite Shoals, TX to McKinney, TX is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Shoals and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Shoals and McKinney.
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Start on East Greenbriar Drive
654 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbriar Drive
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Turn right onto North Phillips Ranch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road
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Turn right
18.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 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 Granite Shoals and McKinney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
97 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Shoals and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite Shoals to McKinney?
The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Granite Shoals and 118.9 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208 miles (334.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite Shoals and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Shoals and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 207.95 mi (334.67 km).
#1 Granite Shoals
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 30.5890800, -98.3839200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.42 | $64.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.48 | $72.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
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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