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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.83 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.28 mi
35.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.45 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fate
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Fate
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Farmersville
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
16.9 mi
00h 24m
To Fate
16.9 mi
00h 24m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    9.4 mi · 11 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 607

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 607

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 607

    71 m · 14 sec · County Road 607

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South State Highway 78

    7.9 mi · 11 min · South State Highway 78

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West FM 6

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West FM 6

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South FM 1138

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South FM 1138

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on William E Crawford Avenue

    720 ft · 20 sec · William E Crawford Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fate Main Place

    11 m · 1 sec · Fate Main Place

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Princeton Drive
9.43 mi · 28%
South State Highway 78
7.85 mi · 23%
South FM 1138
5.29 mi · 16%
East University Drive
4.28 mi · 13%
West FM 6
2.94 mi · 9%
North McDonald Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmersville
00h 24m from McKinney
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Farmersville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park
Fate City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Fate City Hall

Rockwall , TX
1900 CD Boren Pkwy, Rockwall, TX 75087
Rating 4.7/5 16 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lavon City Hall
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Lavon City Hall

Lavon , TX
120 School Rd, Lavon, TX 75166
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews Basketball court

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

60 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

60 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Fate. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.86 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Fate

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population17,434
Coordinates32.9415100, -96.3813700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Fate (-96.38137, 32.94151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Fate. The current time is 23:37:53.

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.