How far is McKinney, TX from Carthage, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Carthage, TX is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 McKinney and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Carthage.
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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
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
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Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street
12.1 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Street
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Continue on North Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
1 km · 1 min · Interstate 20 West
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Take the ramp slight left
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2011, FM 2087
766 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto FM 349
4.8 mi · 6 min · FM 349
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Turn right
25.8 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Cottage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottage Road
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
1 km · 56 sec · North Saint Mary Street
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Turn left
97 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Shelby Street
61 m · 5 sec · North Shelby Street
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Turn right onto Panola Street
35 m · 5 sec · Panola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Panola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Carthage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Interstate 20 West
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 34m
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 Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Carthage?
The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Mineola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from McKinney and 84 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Carthage.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 150.71 mi (242.54 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 Carthage
City in Texas
| Population | 6,354 |
| Coordinates | 32.1573800, -94.3374200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-94.33742, 32.15738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.22 | $54.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
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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