How far is Van Alstyne, TX from Collinsville, TX?

The driving distance from Van Alstyne, TX to Collinsville, TX is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.73 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.23 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 Collinsville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM CDT
Return by in Van Alstyne
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Alstyne
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Collinsville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 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
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Alstyne
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
Gunter
TX

City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America

From Van Alstyne
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Collinsville
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Van Alstyne and Collinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Alstyne and Collinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Waco Street

    719 ft · 22 sec · South Waco Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Van Alstyne Parkway

    21.4 mi · 35 min · West Van Alstyne Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sherman Street

    3248 ft · 1 min · Sherman Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ray Roberts Parkway

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Ray Roberts Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Woodland Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Woodland Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Alstyne and Collinsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Van Alstyne Parkway
21.4 mi · 74%
Ray Roberts Parkway
6.53 mi · 23%
Sherman Street
0.62 mi · 2%
South Waco Street
0.14 mi
West Woodland Street
0.06 mi
North Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Van Alstyne Parkway

Turn left onto West Van Alstyne Parkway

21.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gunter
00h 23m from Van Alstyne
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Van Alstyne and Mostly Cloudy near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Alstyne to Collinsville?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 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?

Gunter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Van Alstyne and 14.4 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Van Alstyne and Mostly Cloudy near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Gunter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gunter, 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 Gunter.

RAIL

Gainesville

41 mi away
605 East California Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Alstyne and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.66 km).

Van Alstyne

#1 Van Alstyne

City in Texas, USA

Population4,633
Coordinates33.4215000, -96.5772100
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Collinsville

#2 Collinsville

Town in Texas

Population1,983
Coordinates33.5615000, -96.9111100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Alstyne (-96.57721, 33.4215)
End: Collinsville (-96.91111, 33.5615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.29 $8.59
Premium $4.59 $4.64 $9.27
Diesel $3.99 $4.03 $8.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Alstyne and Collinsville. The current time is 21:26:16.

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.