How far is McKinney, TX from Carrollton, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Carrollton.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
725 ft · 27 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto East Davis Street
79 m · 14 sec · East Davis Street
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Turn slight right onto South McDonald Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Parkwood Boulevard, Dallas Parkway
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
1271 ft · 26 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
703 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Josey Lane, McCoy Road
1745 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto East Trinity Mills Road
719 ft · 16 sec · East Trinity Mills Road
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Turn left onto North Josey Lane
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Josey Lane
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Turn left onto East Belt Line Road
97 m · 13 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Turn slight left
83 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road
155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Carrollton.
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.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
10.6 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from McKinney and 13.7 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 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 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
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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