How far is McKinney, TX from Graham, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Graham, TX is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Graham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Graham.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 21 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 45 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn left onto West University Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Continue on East University Drive
9 mi · 12 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on East University Drive
11.4 mi · 18 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
55.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 380 West
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Belknap Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Belknap Street
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 380 West
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Continue on East Dempsey Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Dempsey Street
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
10.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 380 West
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Turn left onto 4th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
12 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Graham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 380 West
Continue on US Highway 380 West
55.4 mi · 01h 04m
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 near Graham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Graham?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from McKinney and 61.5 miles from Graham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Graham.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Runaway Bay Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
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Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Graham. Straight-line distance: 114.37 mi (184.06 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 Graham
City in north central Texas
| Population | 8,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.1070600, -98.5895000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Graham (-98.5895, 33.10706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.36 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
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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