How far is Prosper, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Prosper, TX to McKinney, TX is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
13.68 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.07 mi
17.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.07 mi
Kilometers
17.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.68 mi
Kilometers
22.01 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Prosper
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prosper
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prosper
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
New Hope
TX

Town in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Prosper
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To McKinney
7 mi
00h 12m

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

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    70 m · 11 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Coleman Street

    2946 ft · 1 min · South Coleman Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto University Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    69 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway

    81 m · 5 sec · North Central Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Louisiana Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Louisiana Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 3 sec · North Tennessee Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prosper 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West University Drive
7.55 mi · 55%
University Drive
1.52 mi · 11%
West Louisiana Street
1.44 mi · 11%
North Central Expressway
1.23 mi · 9%
Lovers Lane
1.03 mi · 8%
South Coleman Street
0.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West University Drive

Continue on West University Drive

7.55 mi · 00h 11m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 12m from Prosper
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 6.7 miles from Prosper and 7 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prosper and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 5.8 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 8.8 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
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.2 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 Prosper and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.81 km).

Prosper

#1 Prosper

Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas

Population26,957
Coordinates33.2362300, -96.8011100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-96.801111, 33.23616)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.59 $2.20 $4.41
Diesel $3.99 $1.92 $3.83

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 Prosper and McKinney. The current time is 21:50:49.

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.