How far is Terrell, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Terrell, TX to McKinney, TX is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 01h 02m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrell and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrell and McKinney.
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Start on South Virginia Street
45 m · 5 sec · South Virginia Street
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Turn right
98 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Adelaide Street
58 m · 9 sec · South Adelaide Street
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Turn left onto East Moore Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Moore Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 80
3 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 80
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Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 18 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 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 Terrell and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terrell and Partly 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 Terrell to McKinney?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Terrell and 28.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terrell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrell and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.34 km).
#1 Terrell
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,693 |
| Coordinates | 32.7359600, -96.2752600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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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