How far is Richland Hills, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland Hills and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Hills and McKinney.
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Start on Dover Lane
36 m · 6 sec · Dover Lane
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Turn right onto Vance Road
2094 ft · 59 sec · Vance Road
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Turn right onto Boulevard 26
1.2 mi · 2 min · Boulevard 26
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820
818 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
2968 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 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 Richland Hills and McKinney.
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.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Richland Hills and Partly Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland Hills to McKinney?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Richland Hills and 25.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richland Hills and Partly Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland Hills and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 44.23 mi (71.18 km).
#1 Richland Hills
City in Tarrant County, Texas
| Population | 7,841 |
| Coordinates | 32.8159600, -97.2280700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
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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