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Trip from Canyon, 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

6h 21m

Distance

334.9 mi

539 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 9m ★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Randall County, Texas, United States

Canyon, TX

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city in Collin County, Texas, United States

McKinney, TX

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Trip Overview

This 334.9-mile drive from Canyon, Texas, to McKinney, Texas, is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 21 minutes. Primarily following US 62 and US 82, this route offers a highway-focused experience with 91% of the drive on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, it's an economical option for a quick trip. You'll spend most of your time within the Great Plains region, experiencing its characteristic open landscapes. This route is well-suited for a one-day adventure, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

167.4 miles from Canyon, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 62 148.6 mi 2h 37m
Central East Freeway 71.9 mi 1h 15m
US 82 49 mi 55m
West University Drive 26.5 mi 39m
West US Highway 380 21.8 mi 25m
US Highway 380 East 8.2 mi 12m
FM 1729 3.8 mi 6m
US Highway 82 1.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 62 — 148.6 mi, about 2h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon, TX and McKinney, TX.

1

Start on FM 40

54 ft · 5 sec · East FM 40
2

Turn right onto FM 1729

3.8 mi · 6 min · FM 1729
3

Turn right onto US 62; US 82; TX 114

149 mi · 2 hr 37 min · US 62; US 82; TX 114
4

Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

0.6 mi · 40 sec · North Main Street
5

Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82
6

Take the exit onto US 82

48 mi · 53 min · US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
8

Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Central East Freeway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

70 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

147 ft · 4 sec
13

Turn left onto US 380

22 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
14

Continue on US 380

11 mi · 18 min · West University Drive
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 377; US 380

8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 380

7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 380

7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Take the exit

227 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
19

Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway

267 ft · 4 sec · North Central Expressway
20

Continue on North Central Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway
21

Turn left onto West Louisiana Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Louisiana Street
22

Turn left onto North Tennessee Street

119 ft · 3 sec · North Tennessee Street
23

Arrive at destination

North Tennessee Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 21-minute drive, consider departing early to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $51, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 148.6 miles on US 62; ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this segment. This route is very manageable as a single-day trip, so you can adjust your pace as needed, perhaps stopping for a longer break midway to stretch your legs.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.4 miles from Canyon, TX, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 167.4 miles or 3h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Canyon, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Canyon, TX

This is one driving day of about 334.9 miles and 6h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Canyon, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 148.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

167 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.

Popular next leg

Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX

133.1 mi · 2h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Spur, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Archer City, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.4 miles from Canyon, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 148.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 334.9

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 332.1 — 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 1729

Turn right onto FM 1729

Navigation decision point

6
154.5 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 82

Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
202.6 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | US 82

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
5
275.6 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
332.1 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in

Take the exit toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.60 one way

$101.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $55.39 $110.78
premium $4.54 $59.79 $119.59
diesel $5.61 $73.94 $147.88

Estimated Tolls: $0.09

Central Expressway (1.2 mi) $0.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.5 1 $35.16 $16.08
Efficient EV 83.7 0 $29.30 $13.40
EV Truck/SUV 134 1 $46.89 $21.43

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Canyon, TX

Late night in Canyon on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McKinney, TX

Late night in McKinney on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

S 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 21m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 334.9-mile trip, with 91% of your travel on major roads like US 62 and US 82. The Central East Freeway will also play a role in your journey. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 148.6 miles on US 62, offering an extended period of consistent driving. While largely a highway experience, the route's character is defined by its efficiency in covering distance across the Texas landscape. This is a drive designed for making miles with relative ease.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.6 mi on US 62.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1729.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 334.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1729): Navigation decision point; at 154.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 6h 21m. Total distance: 334.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 148.6 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at McKinney, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1729): Navigation decision point; at 154.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at McKinney, TX before the return drive.

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.

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