How far is McKinney, TX from Gilmer, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Gilmer, TX is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
City in Rains County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Gilmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Gilmer.
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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
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
10.8 mi · 13 min · West Lennon Drive
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Turn left onto West Holley Street
10.4 mi · 15 min · West Holley Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
44 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Goode Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Goode Street
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Continue on State Highway 154
27.1 mi · 32 min · State Highway 154
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Continue on SH 154
1.2 km · 52 sec · SH 154
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Continue on West Tyler Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Tyler Street
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Continue on East Marshall Street
650 ft · 19 sec · East Marshall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marshall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Gilmer.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 154
Continue on State Highway 154
27.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Gilmer?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from McKinney and 55.7 miles from Gilmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilmer.
Stop Ideas Near Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Point.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Gilmer. Straight-line distance: 102.24 mi (164.54 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 Gilmer
City in Texas
| Population | 5,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287500, -94.9424400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilmer (-94.94244, 32.72875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
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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