How far is Mesquite, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Mesquite, TX to McKinney, TX is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and McKinney.
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Start on South Galloway Avenue
1 m · 7 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2020 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Scyene Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Scyene Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 635 North
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 18 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mesquite and Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to McKinney?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Mesquite and 19 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mesquite and Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
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 Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.93 km).
#1 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.78 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
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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