How far is McKinney, TX from Kennedale, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Kennedale, TX is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Kennedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Kennedale.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 BUS: Mansfield Highway, Kennedale
920 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Southeast Loop 820
125 m · 10 sec · Southeast Loop 820
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Turn left onto Mansfield Highway
148 m · 18 sec · Mansfield Highway
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Continue on West Kennedale Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Kennedale Parkway
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Turn right onto Corry A Edwards Drive
1471 ft · 46 sec · Corry A Edwards Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 3rd Street
130 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Municipal Drive
41 m · 8 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn right
81 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 Kennedale.
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
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving McKinney and Sunny near Kennedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Kennedale?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from McKinney and 30.8 miles from Kennedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Sunny near Kennedale.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Southlake
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Kennedale. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.66 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 Kennedale
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,620 |
| Coordinates | 32.6468000, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedale (-97.22585, 32.6468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
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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