How far is McKinney, TX from Euless, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Euless, TX is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
45.23 mi
00h 52m
Flight
36.77 mi
59.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.77 mi
Kilometers
59.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.23 mi
Kilometers
72.79 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Euless
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-22T21:37
Arrive Euless
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From McKinney
22.6 mi
00h 26m
To Euless
22.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Central Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1692 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Euless Main Street, Ector Drive

    1595 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    736 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Euless Boulevard

    86 m · 12 sec · West Euless Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Euless Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
19.4 mi · 43%
Airport Freeway
6.44 mi · 14%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.76 mi · 11%
SH 183 TEXpress
2.65 mi · 6%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 5%
South Stemmons Freeway
2.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 26m from McKinney
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Euless.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from McKinney and 22.6 miles from Euless.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Euless.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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 Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Euless. Straight-line distance: 36.77 mi (59.17 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Euless

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population57,332
Coordinates32.8370700, -97.0819500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Euless (-97.08195, 32.83707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.59 $7.35 $14.69
Diesel $3.99 $6.39 $12.78

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 Euless. The current time is 21:37:52.

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.