How far is McKinney, TX from Gladewater, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Gladewater, TX is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Gladewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Gladewater.
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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
23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
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Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pacific Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on East United States Highway 80
32.2 mi · 37 min · East United States Highway 80
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Turn left onto North Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Gladewater.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East United States Highway 80
Continue on East United States Highway 80
32.2 mi · 00h 37m
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 Sunny near Gladewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Gladewater?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 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?
Emory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from McKinney and 57.7 miles from Gladewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $15.59 one way or $31.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Sunny near Gladewater.
Stop Ideas Near Emory
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 Emory.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Gladewater. Straight-line distance: 107.27 mi (172.64 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 Gladewater
City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.5365300, -94.9427200 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gladewater (-94.94272, 32.53653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.84 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $19.18 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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