How far is Greatwood, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Greatwood, TX to McKinney, TX is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greatwood and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greatwood and McKinney.
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Start on Greatwood Lake Drive
1088 ft · 52 sec · Greatwood Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shadow Bend Drive
153 m · 22 sec · Shadow Bend Drive
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Continue on Hunters Point Drive
142 m · 26 sec · Hunters Point Drive
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Turn left onto Shannondale Drive
1149 ft · 53 sec · Shannondale Drive
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Turn right onto Brook Chase Drive
63 m · 11 sec · Brook Chase Drive
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Turn right onto Riverbrook Drive
2800 ft · 1 min · Riverbrook Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 North, I 69 North
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
224.2 mi · 3 hr 53 min · North 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 Greatwood 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.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
224 mi · 03h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greatwood and Sunny then 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 Greatwood to McKinney?
The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Greatwood and 148.8 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greatwood and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greatwood and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 257.76 mi (414.83 km).
#1 Greatwood
Census designated place
| Population | 11,538 |
| Coordinates | 29.5541300, -95.6757800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.43 | $88.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.73 | $83.45 |
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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