How far is McKinney, TX from Wolfe City, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Wolfe City, TX is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Wolfe City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Wolfe City.
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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
5.3 mi · 8 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
9.4 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 11: Sherman, Commerce
1924 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto North Santa Fe Street
1072 ft · 27 sec · North Santa Fe Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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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 Wolfe City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sam Rayburn Highway
Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny near Wolfe City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Wolfe City?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from McKinney and 22.2 miles from Wolfe City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Sunny near Wolfe City.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Wolfe City. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.31 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 Wolfe City
City in Hunt County, Texas
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 33.3706700, -96.0688600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolfe City (-96.06886, 33.37067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.45 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $8.68 | $17.37 |
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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