How far is Royse City, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Royse City, TX to McKinney, TX is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royse City and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royse City and McKinney.
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Start on South Elm Street
2 m · 2 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1383 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East State Highway 66
1 km · 1 min · East State Highway 66
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Turn left onto FM 1777
6 mi · 11 min · FM 1777
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Turn left onto East Cook Street
640 ft · 15 sec · East Cook Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 547
1.6 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 547
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 547
5.3 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 547
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Audie Murphy Parkway
12.7 mi · 15 min · East Audie Murphy Parkway
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Continue on East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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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 Royse City 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.
East Audie Murphy Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Audie Murphy Parkway
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Royse City and Sunny then 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 Royse City to McKinney?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Royse City and 18.6 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Royse City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royse City and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 22.46 mi (36.14 km).
#1 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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