How far is Melissa, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.34 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.58 mi
10.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.58 mi
Kilometers
10.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.82 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Mon, Apr 20, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Melissa
Mon, Apr 20, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melissa
2026-04-20T07:39
Arrive McKinney
Mon, Apr 20, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Melissa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
New Hope
TX

Town in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Melissa
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To McKinney
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cooper Street

    114 m · 22 sec · West Cooper Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McKinney Street

    1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    2570 ft · 36 sec · Sam Rayburn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North McDonald Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North McDonald Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Cloyd Street

    761 ft · 36 sec · East Cloyd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tennessee Street

    114 m · 12 sec · South Tennessee Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North McDonald Street
5.46 mi · 74%
McKinney Street
1.04 mi · 14%
Sam Rayburn Highway
0.49 mi · 7%
East Cloyd Street
0.14 mi · 2%
West Cooper Street
0.07 mi · 1%
South Tennessee Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North McDonald Street

Turn slight left onto North McDonald Street

5.46 mi · 00h 08m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 06m from Melissa
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Melissa and Partly Cloudy near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Melissa and 3.7 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melissa and Partly Cloudy near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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 New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melissa and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 6.58 mi (10.59 km).

Melissa

#1 Melissa

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population13,793
Coordinates33.2859500, -96.5727700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cooper Street (-96.572773, 33.285942)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.97
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.98 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.59 $1.19 $2.39
Diesel $3.99 $1.04 $2.08

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Melissa and McKinney. The current time is 07:39:39.

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.