How far is McKinney, TX from Sherman, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Sherman, TX is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Sherman.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn left onto Spur 195
1.5 km · 2 min · Spur 195
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Turn right onto North Central Expressway
1773 ft · 30 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway
1014 ft · 24 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn right onto West Lamar Street
2127 ft · 42 sec · West Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Sherman.
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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Sherman?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Van Alstyne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from McKinney and 16 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Van Alstyne
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 Van Alstyne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 30.27 mi (48.71 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 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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