Origin
Anthony, TX
Morning in Anthony on Sunday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthony, 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
57m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthony, TX
Wikimedia Commons
McKinney, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Anthony, TX to McKinney, TX is 40.7 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Sam Rayburn Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive with minimal changes in scenery. You'll spend about a third of your time on highways, making this a convenient option for a quick transit. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 160 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| North Pecan Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| North McDonald Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| FM 1897 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| FM 1753 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Cloyd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Tennessee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on FM 1753
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1753
2
At end of road, turn left onto FM 1897
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 1897
3
Turn left onto US 69
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pecan Street
4
Continue on TX 160
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 160
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto TX 121
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
8
Turn slight left onto TX 5
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North McDonald Street
9
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Cloyd Street
10
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
375 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tennessee Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 1897
At end of road, turn left onto FM 1897
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 69 / North Pecan Street
Turn left onto US 69 / North Pecan Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
40.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
East Cloyd Street
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
South Tennessee Street
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
11:42 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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 34% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on Sam Rayburn Highway, State Highway 160, and North Pecan Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 12.8 miles along Sam Rayburn Highway, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, expect a blend of higher-speed road sections and more localized driving.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Sam Rayburn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near FM 1897.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anthony, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 57m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (FM 1897): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 69 / North Pecan Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 57m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Sam Rayburn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 1 miles (FM 1897): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 69 / North Pecan Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles: 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 from Anthony, TX
More trips to McKinney, TX
Explore more options from Anthony, TX or browse trips ending in McKinney, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.