How far is McKinney, TX from Murphy, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Murphy, TX is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Murphy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Murphy.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5
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Turn left onto East Stacy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Stacy Road
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Turn right onto Angel Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Angel Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Parker Road
2224 ft · 54 sec · East Parker Road
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Turn right onto Hogge Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hogge Drive
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Continue on North Murphy Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Murphy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Murphy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Murphy.
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.
Angel Parkway
Turn right onto Angel Parkway
5.34 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Murphy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Murphy?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from McKinney and 7.5 miles from Murphy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Murphy.
Stop Ideas Near Allen
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 Allen.
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Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Murphy. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.29 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 Murphy
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 20,844 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.6130500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphy (-96.61305, 33.01512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
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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