How far is Sunnyvale, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to McKinney, TX is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
37.29 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.89 mi
44.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.89 mi
Kilometers
44.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.02 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Fri, May 22, 1:59 PM CDT
Return by in Sunnyvale
Fri, May 22, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyvale
2026-05-22T13:13
Arrive McKinney
Fri, May 22, 1:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyvale
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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Sunnyvale
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To McKinney
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    527 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raider Drive

    139 m · 21 sec · Raider Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Collins Road

    1012 ft · 25 sec · North Collins Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road

    42 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Collins Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 80

    1766 ft · 33 sec · East US Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 45%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.4 mi · 31%
US 80 West
3.1 mi · 8%
SRT South
1.96 mi · 5%
South Tennessee Street
1.14 mi · 3%
South McDonald Street
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 23m from Sunnyvale
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Sunnyvale to McKinney?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Sunnyvale and 17.8 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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 Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

20 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.89 km).

Sunnyvale

#1 Sunnyvale

Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,066
Coordinates32.7965200, -96.5608200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.560625, 32.796677)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.59 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $3.99 $5.27 $10.54

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyvale and McKinney. The current time is 13:13:11.

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.