How far is Marshall, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Marshall, TX to McKinney, TX is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
City in Wood County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and McKinney.
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Start on West Houston Street
104 m · 12 sec · West Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bolivar Street
1362 ft · 48 sec · South Bolivar Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
18.6 mi · 24 min · East Grand Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 281 North
1276 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Loop 281
9.1 mi · 11 min · East Loop 281
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Turn right onto West Marshall Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Marshall Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 80
4.7 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 80
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on East Upshur Avenue
31.9 mi · 37 min · East Upshur Avenue
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Pacific Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pacific Street
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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 Marshall 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.
East Upshur Avenue
Continue on East Upshur Avenue
31.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshall 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 Marshall to McKinney?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Mineola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Marshall and 84.9 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshall and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Mineola
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 Mineola.
Mineola
Tyler, TX
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Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 138.02 mi (222.12 km).
#1 Marshall
City in Harrison County, Texas, USA
| Population | 22,523 |
| Coordinates | 32.5448700, -94.3674200 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
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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