How far is McKinney, TX from Paris, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Paris, TX is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 01h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Paris.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2684 ft · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
793 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
815 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2323 ft · 49 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
35 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Paris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West US Highway 82
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Cloudy leaving McKinney and Cloudy near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Paris?
The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Bonham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from McKinney and 38.8 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around McKinney and Cloudy near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Bonham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Paris. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.02 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 Paris
County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.6609400, -95.5555100 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-95.55551, 33.66094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
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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