How far is McKinney, TX from Highland Village, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Highland Village, TX is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Denton County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Highland Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Highland Village.
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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
70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 Business
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 121
4.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 121
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2351 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Railroad Street
35 m · 2 sec · North Railroad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Railroad Street
38 m · 3 sec · North Railroad Street
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Continue on East Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2871 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2989 ft · 51 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2475 ft · 30 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
622 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Justin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Justin Road
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Turn right onto Garden Ridge Boulevard
2172 ft · 55 sec · Garden Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brazos Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Brazos Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sellmeyer Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Sellmeyer Lane
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Turn left onto Highland Village Road
891 ft · 26 sec · Highland Village Road
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Turn left onto Lakevista West
631 ft · 34 sec · Lakevista West
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Turn left onto Greenbriar Lane
35 m · 5 sec · Greenbriar Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenbriar Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Highland Village.
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.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Highland Village?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
The Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from McKinney and 15.8 miles from Highland Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.
Stop Ideas Near The Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Colony.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Highland Village. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.85 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 Highland Village
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.0917900, -97.0466800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Village (-97.04668, 33.09179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
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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