How far is Keller, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Keller, TX to McKinney, TX is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.67 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.09 mi
66.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.09 mi
Kilometers
66.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.67 mi
Kilometers
83.15 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Keller
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keller
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keller
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lewisville
TX

The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.

From Keller
23.3 mi
00h 27m
To McKinney
28.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Keller and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keller and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Keller Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Keller Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Southlake Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Southlake Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Southlake Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · East Southlake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue

    932 ft · 39 sec · North Kimball Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East State Highway 114

    2956 ft · 59 sec · East State Highway 114

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 114 East

    1476 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keller and McKinney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 51%
TX 121 North
8.37 mi · 16%
West Southlake Boulevard
3.16 mi · 6%
Keller Parkway
2.81 mi · 5%
East Southlake Boulevard
2.03 mi · 4%
South Tennessee Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisville
00h 27m from Keller
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keller and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keller to McKinney?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Keller and 28.3 miles from McKinney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keller and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.

RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

35 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

45 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keller and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.13 km).

Keller

#1 Keller

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population46,939
Coordinates32.9345700, -97.2516800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.251628, 32.934541)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.76
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.88 $13.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.59 $8.36 $16.71
Diesel $3.99 $7.27 $14.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keller and McKinney. The current time is 02:53:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.