How far is McKinney, TX from Crowley, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Crowley, TX is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Crowley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Crowley.
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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
72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 4 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
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
12.2 mi · 13 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187: Rendon-Crowley Road, McAlister Road
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
1438 ft · 32 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto West Rendon Crowley Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Rendon Crowley Road
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Turn slight right
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2160 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
56 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Crowley.
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
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Crowley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Crowley?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from McKinney and 36 miles from Crowley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Crowley.
Stop Ideas Near Grapevine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grapevine.
Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 60.88 mi (97.98 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 Crowley
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,593 |
| Coordinates | 32.5790300, -97.3625200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crowley (-97.36252, 32.57903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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