How far is McKinney, TX from Keene, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Keene, TX is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Keene.
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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
29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.3 mi · 36 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Turn right onto South Eastern Street
927 ft · 31 sec · South Eastern Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1087 ft · 32 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Fairview Avenue
1759 ft · 1 min · South Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Keene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Keene?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from McKinney and 39.2 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.47 one way or $20.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
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 Keene. Straight-line distance: 68.96 mi (110.98 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 Keene
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,588 |
| Coordinates | 32.3968100, -97.3239000 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keene (-97.3239, 32.39681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
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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