Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapevine, 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
43m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapevine, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 36.7 miles, this quick trip between Grapevine and McKinney typically takes about 39 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will be traveling entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, keeping the landscape consistent from start to finish. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination. It is a straightforward commute that serves as a practical connection between these two North Texas hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| TX 121 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 26 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Spur 399 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Tennessee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South McDonald Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Northwest Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on TX 26
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 26
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward TX 121 North: Lewisville
6
Merge onto TX 121
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
9
Continue on SRT
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Spur 399
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
12
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
13
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Northwest Highway
Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward TX 121 North: Lewisville
Navigation decision point
Toward TX 121 North: Lewisville
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
TX 121
Merge onto TX 121
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.91
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(23.8 mi)
$1.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
2:30 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
15 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
43m 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 monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate via South Main Street, East Northwest Highway, and Highway 26, requiring your full attention at intersections. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on South Main Street, the route feels like a series of connected local roads rather than an open-road experience. This character makes for an engaging, hands-on driving experience where you are constantly maneuvering through the local infrastructure. Prepare for a steady pace as you transition through the various turns and neighborhood connectors that define this path.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Sam Rayburn Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 4 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Grapevine, TX
Full guide →Founded 1844
Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Cotton Belt Railroad Industrial Historic District — historic district in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas
- • Grapevine Commercial Historic District — historic district in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas
- • Thomas J. and Elizabeth Nash Farm — historic place in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas
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 43m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.91 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Rayburn Tollway. 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.
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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 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.
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