How far is McKinney, TX from Mesquite, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Mesquite, TX is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Mesquite.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
2765 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Scyene Road, Military Parkway
1300 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Rodeo Center Boulevard
113 m · 14 sec · Rodeo Center Boulevard
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Turn left onto Military Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Military Parkway
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Continue on West Davis Street
1995 ft · 1 min · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto South Galloway Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galloway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Mesquite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
19.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from McKinney and 19.2 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Mesquite.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.93 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 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-96.59916, 32.7668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
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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