How far is Stephenville, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Stephenville, TX to McKinney, TX is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.14 mi
02h 09m
Flight
114.31 mi
183.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.31 mi
Kilometers
183.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.14 mi
Kilometers
219.09 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in Stephenville
Wed, May 13, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephenville
2026-05-12T20:44
Arrive McKinney
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
White Settlement
TX

City in Texas

From Stephenville
67.9 mi
01h 04m
To McKinney
68.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Graham Street

    11 m · 8 sec · North Graham Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgan Mill Road

    27.3 mi · 30 min · Morgan Mill Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1105 ft · 30 sec · I-20 Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    740 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stephenville and McKinney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
33.9 mi · 25%
Morgan Mill Road
27.3 mi · 20%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 19%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 11%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 9%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

33.8 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Settlement
01h 04m from Stephenville
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stephenville and Sunny near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

White Settlement is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Stephenville and 68.2 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stephenville and Sunny near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near White Settlement

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Settlement, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Settlement.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

46 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

61 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephenville and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 114.31 mi (183.97 km).

Stephenville

#1 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: North Graham Street (-98.202227, 32.220717)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.82
Premium $4.59 $22.04 $44.07
Diesel $3.99 $19.17 $38.33

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Stephenville and McKinney. The current time is 20:44:04.

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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.