How far is White Settlement, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from White Settlement, TX to McKinney, TX is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
67.26 mi
01h 13m
Flight
57.48 mi
92.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.26 mi
Kilometers
108.24 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in White Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Settlement
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Settlement
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
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From White Settlement
33.4 mi
00h 36m
To McKinney
33.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Settlement and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on White Settlement Road

    1 mi · 3 min · White Settlement Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jim Wright Freeway

    110 m · 11 sec · North Jim Wright Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 North

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 39%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 21%
Jim Wright Freeway
11.1 mi · 16%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 10%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 7%
South Tennessee Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 36m from White Settlement
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White Settlement and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Settlement to McKinney?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from White Settlement and 33.8 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around White Settlement and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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 Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 9 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
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Settlement and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 57.48 mi (92.5 km).

White Settlement

#1 White Settlement

City in Texas

Population17,776
Coordinates32.7595700, -97.4583500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.458349, 32.759628)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.15
Premium $4.59 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $3.99 $9.46 $18.93

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 White Settlement and McKinney. The current time is 01:01:03.

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.