How far is Willis, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Willis, TX to McKinney, TX is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willis and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willis and McKinney.
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Start on East Stewart Street
11 m · 5 sec · East Stewart Street
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Turn right onto North Danville Street
1064 ft · 20 sec · North Danville Street
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Continue on North State Highway 75
2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto Calvary Road
621 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road
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Take the ramp right
2656 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.8 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Continue on North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 29 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 Willis and McKinney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Calvary Road
Merge slight left
189 mi · 03h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willis and Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willis to McKinney?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Willis and 111.9 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willis and Mostly Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Kirvin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirvin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willis and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 202.83 mi (326.43 km).
#1 Willis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,122 |
| Coordinates | 30.4249300, -95.4799400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.51 | $67.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.18 | $72.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.46 | $62.93 |
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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