How far is McKinney, TX from Marshall, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Marshall, TX is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.24 mi
03h 03m
Flight
138.02 mi
222.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.02 mi
Kilometers
222.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.24 mi
Kilometers
241.78 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alba
TX

Town in the U.

From McKinney
75.1 mi
01h 31m
To Marshall
75.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East United States Highway 80

    32.4 mi · 38 min · East United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 80

    4.7 mi · 5 min · US Highway 80

  14. 14

    Continue on West Marshall Avenue

    13.9 mi · 20 min · West Marshall Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    14 mi · 18 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Wellington Street

    1360 ft · 44 sec · North Wellington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Houston Street

    84 m · 6 sec · West Houston Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East United States Highway 80
32.4 mi · 22%
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 20%
US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 15%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 15%
West Main Street
14 mi · 9%
West Marshall Avenue
13.9 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

East United States Highway 80

Continue on East United States Highway 80

32.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
138 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alba
01h 31m from McKinney
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from McKinney and 75.2 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Alba

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alba, 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 Alba.

RAIL

Mineola

20 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

58 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

91 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

92 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 Marshall. Straight-line distance: 138.02 mi (222.12 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Marshall

City in Harrison County, Texas, USA

Population22,523
Coordinates32.5448700, -94.3674200
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Marshall (-94.36742, 32.54487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.06
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.03 $40.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.59 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $3.99 $21.16 $42.33

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 Marshall. The current time is 21:24:01.

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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.