How far is McKinney, TX from Wake Village, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Wake Village, TX is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Wake Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Wake Village.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1379 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
124.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Houston, Shreveport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Jarvis Parkway
1 km · 43 sec · Jarvis Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wake Village, Westlawn Drive
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Bishop Road
1852 ft · 39 sec · North Bishop Road
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Turn right onto Redwater Road
3213 ft · 1 min · Redwater Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Redwater Road
118 m · 8 sec · Redwater Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redwater Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Wake Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
124 mi · 02h 05m
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 Wake Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Wake Village?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from McKinney and 80.7 miles from Wake Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Wake Village.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest
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 Pine Forest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Wake Village. Straight-line distance: 145.73 mi (234.53 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 Wake Village
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267900, -94.1063000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wake Village (-94.1063, 33.42679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
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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