How far is McKinney, TX from Lucas, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Lucas, TX is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
City in Collin 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 Lucas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Lucas.
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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 South McDonald Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on State Highway 5
123 m · 15 sec · State Highway 5
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lucas Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Lucas Road
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 Lucas.
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.
Country Club Road
Turn left onto Country Club Road
6.74 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lucas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Lucas?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Lowry Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from McKinney and 5.5 miles from Lucas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 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 Lucas.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry Crossing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry Crossing.
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Union Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Lucas. Straight-line distance: 8.14 mi (13.1 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 Lucas
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.0842900, -96.5766600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucas (-96.57666, 33.08429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
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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