How far is McKinney, TX from Wylie, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Wylie, TX is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.39 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.36 mi
21.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.36 mi
Kilometers
21.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.98 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wylie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Wylie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lucas
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
8.7 mi
00h 14m
To Wylie
8.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 South McDonald Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South McDonald Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 5

    123 m · 15 sec · State Highway 5

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Country Club Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lucas Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Lucas Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southview Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Parker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Ballard Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Ballard Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ballard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Country Club Road
6.74 mi · 39%
Parker Road
3.28 mi · 19%
South McDonald Street
3.08 mi · 18%
Southview Drive
2.3 mi · 13%
West Lucas Road
0.82 mi · 5%
North Ballard Avenue
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Country Club Road

Turn left onto Country Club Road

6.74 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
00h 14m from McKinney
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wylie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from McKinney and 8.7 miles from Wylie.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wylie.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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 Lucas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
US Post Office
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

79 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Wylie. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Wylie

A city in Collin County, Texas.

Population54,467
Coordinates33.0151200, -96.5388800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Wylie (-96.53888, 33.01512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.61
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.31 $4.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.59 $2.80 $5.60
Diesel $3.99 $2.44 $4.87

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 Wylie. The current time is 23:43:53.

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.