How far is McKinney, TX from Fate, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Fate, TX is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Fate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Fate.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn sharp right onto East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
9.4 mi · 11 min · West Princeton Drive
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Turn right onto County Road 607
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 607
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Continue on County Road 607
71 m · 14 sec · County Road 607
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Turn right onto South State Highway 78
7.9 mi · 11 min · South State Highway 78
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Turn left onto West FM 6
2.9 mi · 5 min · West FM 6
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Turn right onto South FM 1138
5.3 mi · 9 min · South FM 1138
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on William E Crawford Avenue
720 ft · 20 sec · William E Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto Fate Main Place
11 m · 1 sec · Fate Main Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fate Main Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Fate.
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.
West Princeton Drive
Continue on West Princeton Drive
9.43 mi · 00h 11m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Fate?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from McKinney and 16.9 miles from Fate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fate.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza Park
Fate City Hall
Lavon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Fate. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.86 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 Fate
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,434 |
| Coordinates | 32.9415100, -96.3813700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fate (-96.38137, 32.94151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
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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