How far is Kilgore, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Kilgore, TX to McKinney, TX is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilgore and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilgore and McKinney.
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Start on East Main Street
797 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Gladewater Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
4.2 mi · 5 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 Kilgore and McKinney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kilgore and Partly 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 Kilgore to McKinney?
The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 64.8 miles from Kilgore and 65.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kilgore and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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
Tyler, TX
Longview
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilgore and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.95 km).
#1 Kilgore
Small city in Gregg County, Texas
| Population | 14,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3862600, -94.8757700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
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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