How far is McKinney, TX from Keller, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Keller, TX is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.01 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.09 mi
66.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.09 mi
Kilometers
66.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keller
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Keller
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lewisville
TX

The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.

From McKinney
23.5 mi
00h 30m
To Keller
23.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Louisiana Street

    1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South McDonald Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 114 West: Bridgeport, William D Tate Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kimball Avenue

    867 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

    1.2 km · 1 min · East State Highway 114

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue

    1110 ft · 35 sec · North Kimball Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Southlake Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · East Southlake Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Southlake Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Southlake Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Keller Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Keller Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    19 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 68%
West Southlake Boulevard
3.17 mi · 7%
Keller Parkway
2.8 mi · 6%
South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 5%
TX 114 West
2.19 mi · 5%
East Southlake Boulevard
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisville
00h 30m from McKinney
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from McKinney and 23.5 miles from Keller.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 Keller.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.

RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

35 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

45 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Keller. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.13 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Keller

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population46,939
Coordinates32.9345700, -97.2516800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Keller (-97.25168, 32.93457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.59 $7.62 $15.24
Diesel $3.99 $6.63 $13.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Keller. The current time is 05:51:01.

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.