How far is McKinney, TX from Cleveland, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.38 mi
04h 12m
Flight
186.29 mi
299.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.29 mi
Kilometers
299.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.38 mi
Kilometers
340.18 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Mon, Apr 20, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-20T07:05
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tolar
TX

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
105.6 mi
02h 06m
To Cleveland
105.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Louisiana Street

    1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South McDonald Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    2613 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury

    975 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  25. 25

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  27. 27

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  30. 30

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  32. 32

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    16.7 mi · 19 min · East Commerce Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 567

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 567

  35. 35

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fannin Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    543 ft · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 1176

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 20%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 16%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 15%
East Commerce Street
16.7 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
16.5 mi · 8%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

42.5 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolar
02h 06m from McKinney
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Tolar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from McKinney and 105.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.19 one way or $56.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McKinney and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Tolar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tolar, 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 Tolar.

RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

69 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

113 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 186.29 mi (299.81 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population8,458
Coordinates31.6766700, -99.2533300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Cleveland (-99.25333, 31.67667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $28.19
Round trip
$56.38
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.19 $56.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.72 $63.44
Premium $4.59 $34.25 $68.50
Diesel $3.99 $29.79 $59.58

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Cleveland. The current time is 07:05:51.

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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.