How far is McKinney, TX from Corinth, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Corinth, TX is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
35.42 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.17 mi
42.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corinth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Corinth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
The Colony
TX

A city in Denton County, Texas.

From McKinney
17.7 mi
00h 23m
To Corinth
17.7 mi
00h 23m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 Business

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 121

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 121

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2351 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Railroad Street

    35 m · 2 sec · North Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Railroad Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2989 ft · 51 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North

    683 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    7 mi · 8 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Corinth Parkway

    750 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

    1165 ft · 22 sec · South Interstate 35E

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Corinth Parkway

    722 ft · 28 sec · Corinth Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

    1488 ft · 51 sec · Wildwood Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Wildwood Drive

    88 m · 12 sec · Wildwood Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Haven Drive

    597 ft · 23 sec · North Haven Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Drive

    56 m · 4 sec · Church Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.7 mi · 47%
North Stemmons Freeway
7.57 mi · 21%
East State Highway 121
4.46 mi · 13%
South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 7%
Spur 399
0.87 mi · 2%
East Church Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

16.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Colony
00h 23m from McKinney
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corinth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

The Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from McKinney and 17.7 miles from Corinth.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corinth.

Stop Ideas Near The Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around The Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Colony.

BUS

Dallas, TX

35 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

56 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Corinth. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.11 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Corinth

City in Texas, United States

Population22,365
Coordinates33.1540100, -97.0647300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Corinth (-97.06473, 33.15401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.72
Round trip
$9.45
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.72 $9.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.59 $5.74 $11.48
Diesel $3.99 $4.99 $9.98

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 Corinth. The current time is 07:02:50.

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.