How far is McKinney, TX from Denison, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Denison, TX is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Denison.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn left onto Spur 195
1.5 km · 2 min · Spur 195
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Turn right onto North Central Expressway
1773 ft · 30 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.8 mi · 12 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 691: Grayson County College, North Texas Regional Airport
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
531 ft · 13 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on South Highway 75
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway 75
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2020 ft · 55 sec · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eisenhower Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Continue on South Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Austin Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 4 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 Denison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Denison?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Howe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from McKinney and 21.3 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near Howe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Denison. Straight-line distance: 38.82 mi (62.48 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 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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