How far is McKinney, TX from White Oak, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to White Oak, TX is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
120.59 mi
02h 24m
Flight
111.82 mi
179.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.59 mi
Kilometers
194.07 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak
Fri, May 1, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Fri, May 1, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-01T01:27
Arrive White Oak
Fri, May 1, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Emory
TX

City in Texas, USA

From McKinney
60.2 mi
01h 12m
To White Oak
60.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and White Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and White Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lennon Drive

    23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East United States Highway 80

    32.4 mi · 38 min · East United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 80

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South White Oak Road

    2726 ft · 1 min · South White Oak Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Bingham Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Bingham Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and White Oak.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East United States Highway 80
32.4 mi · 27%
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 24%
US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 19%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 19%
East University Drive
4.28 mi · 4%
US Highway 80
2.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East United States Highway 80

Continue on East United States Highway 80

32.4 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emory
01h 12m from McKinney
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving McKinney and Rain Showers near White Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to White Oak?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Emory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from McKinney and 60.3 miles from White Oak.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around McKinney and Rain Showers near White Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Emory

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emory, 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 Emory.

RAIL

Mineola

35 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

72 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

80 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.95 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
White Oak

#2 White Oak

City in Texas

Population6,283
Coordinates32.5279200, -94.8613300
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: White Oak (-94.86133, 32.52792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.59 $19.56 $39.12
Diesel $3.99 $17.01 $34.02

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and White Oak. The current time is 01:27:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.