How far is McKinney, TX from Rusk, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Rusk, TX is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 02h 57m.
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.
City in Wood County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Rusk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Rusk.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn sharp right onto East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
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Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street
10 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street
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Turn right onto Toll 49
27.1 mi · 29 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
1993 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue
1611 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
16.8 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Jackson Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Turn right onto North Henderson Street
2274 ft · 41 sec · North Henderson Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
78 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Rusk.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Toll 49
Turn right onto Toll 49
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rusk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Rusk?
The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Mineola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from McKinney and 76.1 miles from Rusk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rusk.
Stop Ideas Near Mineola
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 Mineola.
Mineola
Tyler, TX
Longview
Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Rusk. Straight-line distance: 129.1 mi (207.76 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 Rusk
City in Cherokee County, Texas
| Population | 5,664 |
| Coordinates | 31.7960100, -95.1502200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rusk (-95.15022, 31.79601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.88 | $45.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
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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