How far is McKinney, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.12 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.8 mi
94.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.8 mi
Kilometers
94.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.12 mi
Kilometers
104.8 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
32.5 mi
00h 37m
To Sulphur Springs
32.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Sulphur Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Sulphur Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 21 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 45 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1379 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    663 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    28.9 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11

    867 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Shannon Road West

    2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gilmer Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Sulphur Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
28.9 mi · 44%
West Princeton Drive
27.9 mi · 43%
East University Drive
4.28 mi · 7%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi · 2%
North McDonald Street
0.8 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

28.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
00h 37m from McKinney
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from McKinney and 32.6 miles from Sulphur Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

61 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

76 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 58.8 mi (94.63 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Sulphur Springs

#2 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.69
Round trip
$17.38
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.69 $17.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.59 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $3.99 $9.18 $18.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Sulphur Springs. The current time is 23:49:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.