How far is McKinney, TX from Commerce, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Commerce, TX is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.17 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.48 mi
66.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.17 mi
Kilometers
74.3 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
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
Caddo Mills
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
23.1 mi
00h 29m
To Commerce
23.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    25.7 mi · 31 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    52 m · 9 sec · Wright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1799 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Johnson Street

    1 km · 60 sec · Johnson Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive

    2627 ft · 50 sec · Commerce Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Commerce Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 224

    11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 224

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Live Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Princeton Drive
25.7 mi · 56%
State Highway 224
11.4 mi · 25%
East University Drive
4.28 mi · 9%
Commerce Drive
1.42 mi · 3%
Live Oak Street
1.24 mi · 3%
North McDonald Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Princeton Drive

Continue on West Princeton Drive

25.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Mills
00h 29m from McKinney
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from McKinney and 23.1 miles from Commerce.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.16 one way or $12.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Commerce.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

47 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

63 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

82 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 41.48 mi (66.76 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Commerce

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States of America

Population9,700
Coordinates33.2470600, -95.8999700
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Commerce (-95.89997, 33.24706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.16
Round trip
$12.32
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.16 $12.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.59 $7.48 $14.97
Diesel $3.99 $6.51 $13.02

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 McKinney and Commerce. The current time is 03:09:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.