How far is Wylie, TX from McKinney, TX?
Fastest route
The driving distance between Wylie, Texas and McKinney, Texas is 17 miles (27 kilometers). The fastest route is to take US-75 S. The drive time is about 29 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head southeast on Main St/MN-13 E toward Jordan Rd.
- Turn right onto Jordan Rd.
- Keep right at the fork and continue onto US-75 S.
- Follow US-75 S for 16.2 miles.
- Take exit 37 for N Central Expy/Central Service N.
- Turn left onto N Central Expy/Central Service N.
If you're looking for a more scenic route, you can take US-75 S to TX-121 S. This route is about 18.5 miles long and takes about 31 minutes to drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wylie and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wylie and McKinney.
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Start on North Ballard Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Ballard Avenue
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Continue on Parker Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Parker Road
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Turn right onto Southview Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lucas Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lucas Road
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 5
123 m · 8 sec · State Highway 5
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Continue on South McDonald Street
2566 ft · 48 sec · South McDonald Street
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.3 mi · 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 Wylie 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.
Country Club Road
Turn right onto Country Club Road
6.74 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wylie 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 Wylie to McKinney?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Wylie and 8.8 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wylie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza Park
Richardson City Hall
US Post Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wylie and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 km).
#1 Wylie
A city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 54,467 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.5388800 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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