How far is McKinney, TX from Stephenville, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Stephenville, TX is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Stephenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Stephenville.
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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 Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
2613 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury
975 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
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Continue on Cresson Bypass
41.2 mi · 49 min · Cresson Bypass
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Graham Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Stephenville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cresson Bypass
Continue on Cresson Bypass
41.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Stephenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Stephenville?
The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
White Settlement is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from McKinney and 64.5 miles from Stephenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Stephenville.
Stop Ideas Near White Settlement
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 White Settlement.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Stephenville. Straight-line distance: 114.31 mi (183.97 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 Stephenville
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 21,687 |
| Coordinates | 32.2207000, -98.2022600 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.19 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
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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