How far is Henderson, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Henderson, TX to McKinney, TX is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 46m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and McKinney.
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Start on East Main Street
14 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1057 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Depot Street
128 m · 9 sec · West Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Van Buren Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Van Buren Street
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Houston Street
3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North
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Turn left onto I-20 Access Road
29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Tyler, Lindale
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 20 West
1.2 km · 2 min · Interstate 20 West
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mineola Highway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Mineola Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Avenue
23 mi · 27 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 69
23.2 mi · 26 min · West US Highway 69
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Continue on Joe Ramsey Boulevard
5.4 mi · 7 min · Joe Ramsey Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lee Street
24.2 mi · 28 min · Lee Street
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Continue on East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Turn sharp left onto North McDonald Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
761 ft · 36 sec · East Cloyd Street
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
114 m · 12 sec · 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 Henderson 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 20 West
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to McKinney?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Alba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Henderson and 79.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Alba
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 Alba.
Mineola
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Longview
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 127.9 mi (205.84 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.1532200, -94.7993800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
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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