How far is The Colony, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from The Colony, TX to McKinney, TX is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Colony and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Colony and McKinney.
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Start on the route
63 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
1627 ft · 50 sec · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto Clover Valley Drive
1746 ft · 49 sec · Clover Valley Drive
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Turn left onto South Colony Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto TX 121 North
1191 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
686 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 121
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Take the ramp slight left toward SRT Toll North
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.5 mi · 15 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 The Colony 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
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Colony and 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 The Colony to McKinney?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from The Colony and 10.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Colony and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Colony and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.98 km).
#1 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
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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