How far is Whitehouse, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Whitehouse, TX to McKinney, TX is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
126.83 mi
02h 18m
Flight
105.01 mi
168.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.01 mi
Kilometers
168.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.83 mi
Kilometers
204.11 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Whitehouse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehouse
2026-04-22T23:46
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehouse
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
Emory
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Whitehouse
59 mi
01h 09m
To McKinney
67.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 110 South

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 110 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Troup Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Troup Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Beckham Avenue

    2558 ft · 54 sec · South Beckham Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1816 ft · 31 sec · East Fifth Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Fourth Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Glenwood Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Gentry Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Gentry Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mineola Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    5.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mineola Highway

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Mineola Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Avenue

    23 mi · 27 min · Greenville Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 69

    23.2 mi · 26 min · West US Highway 69

  15. 15

    Continue on Joe Ramsey Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Joe Ramsey Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Lee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North McDonald Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North McDonald Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Cloyd Street

    761 ft · 36 sec · East Cloyd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Tennessee Street

    114 m · 12 sec · South Tennessee Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehouse 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Street
24.2 mi · 19%
West US Highway 69
23.2 mi · 18%
Greenville Avenue
23 mi · 18%
Mineola Highway
13.2 mi · 10%
US Highway 69 North
5.76 mi · 5%
Joe Ramsey Boulevard
5.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lee Street

Turn left onto Lee Street

24.2 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emory
01h 09m from Whitehouse
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse to McKinney?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Emory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Whitehouse and 67.8 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emory

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

35 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

72 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehouse and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 105.01 mi (168.99 km).

Whitehouse

#1 Whitehouse

City in Smith County, Texas, United States

Population9,108
Coordinates32.2268200, -95.2255000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-95.225499, 32.226628)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.94 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.96 gal · 33.88 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.10
Premium $4.59 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $3.99 $17.89 $35.78

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 Whitehouse and McKinney. The current time is 23:46:56.

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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.