Origin
Anna, TX
Late night in Anna on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anna, TX to McKinney, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anna, TX
Thomas balabaud
McKinney, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand run between Anna and McKinney, Texas, you are looking at a brief 11.9-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire drive, which keeps your transit costs minimal. Navigating through the heart of the Great Plains, your path primarily follows North McDonald Street, McKinney Street, and South Powell Parkway. Because the distance is so short, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is a straightforward trip that favors efficiency over sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North McDonald Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| McKinney Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Powell Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Cloyd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Tennessee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Sherley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North McDonald Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on South Sherley Road
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Sherley Road
2
Turn left onto FM 2862
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto TX 5
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Powell Parkway
4
Continue on TX 5
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinney Street
5
Turn right onto TX 121
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
6
Turn slight left onto TX 5
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North McDonald Street
7
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Cloyd Street
8
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
375 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tennessee Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 2862 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto FM 2862 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 5 / South Powell Parkway
Turn left onto TX 5 / South Powell Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway
Turn right onto TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Cloyd Street
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Tennessee Street
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Only 20 percent of your travel time will be spent on highways, meaning the majority of your trip involves navigating local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch—a 5.5-mile segment—while traveling along North McDonald Street. Because the route is composed of local roads, you should prepare for a more interactive driving experience compared to a monotonous highway trek. The character of the road remains consistent as you transition between these two Texas towns, keeping your focus on the road ahead.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on North McDonald Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2862 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2862 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 5 / South Powell Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Anna, TX
Full guide →Founded 1867
Arriving in McKinney, TX
Full guide →McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on North McDonald Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2862 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 5 / South Powell Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McKinney, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From McKinney, TX
More trips to McKinney, TX
Explore more options from Anna, TX or browse trips ending in McKinney, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.