How far is McKinney, TX from Heath, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Heath, TX is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Heath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Heath.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
2514 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
15.9 mi · 17 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Village Drive, Horizon Road
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1094 ft · 25 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn right onto Horizon Road
1635 ft · 35 sec · Horizon Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Laurence Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laurence Drive
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Continue on Laurence Drive
2444 ft · 1 min · Laurence Drive
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Turn left onto Bois D'Arc
21 m · 1 sec · Bois D'Arc
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bois D'Arc
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Heath.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
15.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Heath?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Sachse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from McKinney and 21 miles from Heath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heath.
Stop Ideas Near Sachse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Heath. Straight-line distance: 26.24 mi (42.23 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 Heath
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,718 |
| Coordinates | 32.8365100, -96.4749900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heath (-96.47499, 32.83651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
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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