How far is Heath, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Heath, TX to McKinney, TX is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heath and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath and McKinney.
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Start on Bois D'Arc
21 m · 5 sec · Bois D'Arc
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Turn right onto Laurence Drive
2397 ft · 50 sec · Laurence Drive
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Turn left onto Laurence Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurence Drive
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Continue on Ridge Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Horizon Road
2177 ft · 52 sec · Horizon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 30 West
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
15.7 mi · 17 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
10.3 mi · 11 min · 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 Heath 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
15.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heath 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 Heath to McKinney?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Sachse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Heath and 20.8 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heath and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Sachse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heath and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 26.24 mi (42.23 km).
#1 Heath
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,718 |
| Coordinates | 32.8365100, -96.4749900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
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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