How far is McKinney, TX from Sanger, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Sanger, TX is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Denton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Sanger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Sanger.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn left onto West University Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Continue on East University Drive
9 mi · 12 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on East University Drive
3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 380 Truck, Loop 288
1344 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop 288
5 mi · 6 min · North Loop 288
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1569 ft · 31 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 455: Pilot Point, Bolivar
1034 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Street
2046 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Street
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Turn right onto West Chapman Drive
1373 ft · 31 sec · West Chapman Drive
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1283 ft · 26 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Sanger.
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.
East University Drive
Continue on East University Drive
8.97 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Sanger?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from McKinney and 21.5 miles from Sanger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanger.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln Park.
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Sanger. Straight-line distance: 34.24 mi (55.1 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 Sanger
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,133 |
| Coordinates | 33.3631700, -97.1739000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanger (-97.1739, 33.36317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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