How far is McKinney, TX from Atlanta, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Atlanta, TX is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Atlanta.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn sharp right onto East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1379 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
65.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1647 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Ferguson Road
2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
7.8 mi · 12 min · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
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Turn left
14.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Atlanta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
65.2 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from McKinney and 77.8 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest
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 Pine Forest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 141.88 mi (228.34 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,424 |
| Coordinates | 33.1137400, -94.1643500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-94.16435, 33.11374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
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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