How far is McGregor, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from McGregor, TX to McKinney, TX is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.36 mi
02h 21m
Flight
129.72 mi
208.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.72 mi
Kilometers
208.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.36 mi
Kilometers
237.15 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in McGregor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGregor
2026-04-22T23:46
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGregor
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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From McGregor
73 mi
01h 10m
To McKinney
74.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McGregor Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  3. 3

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive

    671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    556 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
56.2 mi · 38%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 22%
North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 18%
George W Bush Parkway
7.32 mi · 5%
West US Highway 84
5.27 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

56.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
01h 10m from McGregor
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McGregor 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 McGregor to McKinney?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from McGregor and 74.3 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McGregor and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Italy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Italy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 129.72 mi (208.77 km).

McGregor

#1 McGregor

City in Texas

Population5,413
Coordinates31.4440600, -97.4091800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: US 84 (-97.409174, 31.444048)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.30
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.65 $39.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.11 $44.22
Premium $4.59 $23.87 $47.75
Diesel $3.99 $20.76 $41.53

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 McGregor and McKinney. The current time is 23:46:58.

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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.