How far is McKinney, TX from Lindale, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Lindale, TX is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.7 mi
01h 51m
Flight
84.37 mi
135.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.37 mi
Kilometers
135.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.7 mi
Kilometers
150.79 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Point
TX

City in Rains County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
46.9 mi
00h 55m
To Lindale
46.9 mi
00h 55m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lennon Drive

    23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street

    12.1 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2833 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Hubbard Street

    29 m · 2 sec · East Hubbard Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hubbard Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 32%
US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 25%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 25%
North Pacific Street
12.1 mi · 13%
East University Drive
4.28 mi · 5%
North McDonald Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Princeton Drive

Continue on West Princeton Drive

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point
00h 55m from McKinney
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Lindale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from McKinney and 46.9 miles from Lindale.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Lindale.

Stop Ideas Near Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Mineola

47 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

71 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Tyler, TX

84 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Lindale. Straight-line distance: 84.37 mi (135.78 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Lindale

Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,730
Coordinates32.5157000, -95.4094000
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Lindale (-95.4094, 32.5157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.02
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.51 $25.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.59 $15.20 $30.39
Diesel $3.99 $13.22 $26.43

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 Lindale. The current time is 01:16:41.

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.