How far is McKinney, TX from Melissa, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Melissa, TX is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.21 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.58 mi
10.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.58 mi
Kilometers
10.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.6 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melissa
Mon, Apr 20, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Mon, Apr 20, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-20T09:15
Arrive Melissa
Mon, Apr 20, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Hope
TX

Town in Collin County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
3.6 mi
00h 05m
To Melissa
3.6 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 21 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 45 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    2485 ft · 38 sec · Sam Rayburn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McKinney Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Cooper Street

    114 m · 17 sec · West Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cooper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North McDonald Street
5.26 mi · 73%
McKinney Street
1.12 mi · 16%
Sam Rayburn Highway
0.47 mi · 7%
Hunt Street
0.17 mi · 2%
North Tennessee Street
0.11 mi · 2%
West Cooper Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North McDonald Street

Turn left onto North McDonald Street

5.26 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 05m from McKinney
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near Melissa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from McKinney and 3.6 miles from Melissa.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McKinney and Partly Sunny near Melissa.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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 New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

47 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Melissa. Straight-line distance: 6.58 mi (10.59 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Melissa

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population13,793
Coordinates33.2859500, -96.5727700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Melissa (-96.57277, 33.28595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.59 $1.15 $2.30
Diesel $3.99 $1.00 $2.00

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Melissa. The current time is 09:15:54.

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.