How far is McKinney, TX from Whitehouse, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Whitehouse, TX is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
117.74 mi
02h 23m
Flight
105.01 mi
168.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.01 mi
Kilometers
168.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.74 mi
Kilometers
189.48 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehouse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Whitehouse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
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
58.8 mi
01h 11m
To Whitehouse
58.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Whitehouse.

  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

    12.1 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    5.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Mineola Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Gentry Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Gentry Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Fifth Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Beckham Avenue

    2621 ft · 51 sec · South Beckham Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Troup Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Troup Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 110 South

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 110 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    63 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 25%
US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 20%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 20%
North Pacific Street
12.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 69 North
5.77 mi · 5%
State Highway 110 South
4.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Princeton Drive

Continue on West Princeton Drive

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emory
01h 11m from McKinney
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitehouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Whitehouse?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 58.8 miles from McKinney and 58.8 miles from Whitehouse.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitehouse.

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 Whitehouse. Straight-line distance: 105.01 mi (168.99 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Whitehouse

#2 Whitehouse

City in Smith County, Texas, United States

Population9,108
Coordinates32.2268200, -95.2255000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Whitehouse (-95.2255, 32.22682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.44
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.72 $31.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.59 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $3.99 $16.61 $33.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Whitehouse. The current time is 01:16:39.

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.