How far is McKinney, TX from Willow Park, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Willow Park, TX is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
80.07 mi
01h 35m
Flight
67.11 mi
108.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.07 mi
Kilometers
128.86 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-19T08:08
Arrive Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Euless
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From McKinney
40 mi
00h 47m
To Willow Park
40.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Willow Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Louisiana Street

    1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South McDonald Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 5: Mikus Road

    1339 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1608 ft · 33 sec · East Interstate 20

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kings Gate Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kings Gate Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Royal View Drive

    96 m · 19 sec · Royal View Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Squaw Creek Road

    2510 ft · 2 min · Squaw Creek Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Squaw Creek Road

    1411 ft · 1 min · Squaw Creek Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Squaw Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 40%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 16%
West Freeway
9.79 mi · 12%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 9%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 9%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Euless
00h 47m from McKinney
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Willow Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Willow Park?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from McKinney and 40.1 miles from Willow Park.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Willow Park.

Stop Ideas Near Euless

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Euless and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

25 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

27 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Willow Park. Straight-line distance: 67.11 mi (108.01 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Willow Park

#2 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Willow Park (-97.65058, 32.76263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.59 $12.99 $25.99
Diesel $3.99 $11.30 $22.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Willow Park. The current time is 08:08:00.

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.