How far is McKinney, TX from Greenville, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Greenville, TX is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.22 mi
00h 39m
Flight
29.46 mi
47.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.46 mi
Kilometers
47.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.22 mi
Kilometers
50.24 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-17T17:41
Arrive Greenville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
15.6 mi
00h 19m
To Greenville
15.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Greenville.

  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

    25.7 mi · 31 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    52 m · 9 sec · Wright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    127 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Greenville.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Princeton Drive
25.7 mi · 82%
East University Drive
4.28 mi · 14%
North McDonald Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Hunt Street
0.17 mi · 1%
North Tennessee Street
0.11 mi
Washington Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

West Princeton Drive

Continue on West Princeton Drive

25.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmersville
00h 19m from McKinney
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Greenville?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from McKinney and 15.7 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McKinney and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Farmersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 29.46 mi (47.41 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Greenville

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population29,374
Coordinates33.1384500, -96.1108100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Greenville (-96.11081, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.31
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.16 $8.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.35
Premium $4.59 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $3.99 $4.39 $8.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Greenville. The current time is 17:41:42.

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.