How far is Mount Pleasant, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to McKinney, TX is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and McKinney.
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Start on East 1st Street
706 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn sharp left onto East 2nd Street
74 m · 11 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
581 ft · 30 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakewood Drive
1352 ft · 23 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302
993 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn sharp left onto North McDonald Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
761 ft · 36 sec · East Cloyd Street
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
114 m · 12 sec · 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 Mount Pleasant and McKinney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lakewood Drive
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 05m
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 Mount Pleasant and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to McKinney?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Mount Pleasant and 49.7 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 95.29 mi (153.35 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
City in Titus County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,051 |
| Coordinates | 33.1567900, -94.9682700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
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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