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Trip from McKinney, TX to Bonham, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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 Collin County, Texas, United States

McKinney, TX

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city in Texas, USA

Bonham, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Texas, the 38.6-mile trek from McKinney to Bonham is an ideal candidate. You can expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that leaves you with plenty of time at your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a very economical route for a spontaneous weekend getaway. You will primarily navigate via South State Highway 121, Sam Rayburn Highway, and North McDonald Street to complete the journey. Since the origin and destination both sit within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the drive. This trip is straightforward enough that you will not need to plan for any overnight stops along the way.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South State Highway 121 16.9 mi 18m
Sam Rayburn Highway 14.7 mi 16m
North McDonald Street 5.3 mi 8m
West Sam Rayburn Drive 1.3 mi 1m
Hunt Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Tennessee Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South State Highway 121 — 16.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Tennessee Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Tennessee Street
2

Turn right onto Hunt Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Hunt Street
3

Turn left onto TX 5

5.3 mi · 8 min · North McDonald Street
4

Turn right onto TX 5; TX 121

15 mi · 16 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
5

Continue on TX 121

17 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
6

Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Sam Rayburn Drive
7

Turn left

67 ft · 7 sec
8

Turn right

160 ft · 11 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Anna, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anna, TX

19 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

Boyd, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitewright, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from McKinney, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hunt Street

Turn right onto Hunt Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | TX 5 / North McDonald Street

Turn left onto TX 5 / North McDonald Street

Navigation decision point

3
37.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive

Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive

Navigation decision point

4
38.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
38.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.83 one way

$11.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.38 $12.77
premium $4.54 $6.89 $13.78
diesel $5.61 $8.52 $17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.38 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

McKinney, TX

Late night in McKinney on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 7:48PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued April 13 at 2:24PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Bonham, TX

Late night in Bonham on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

12 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

46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and faster highway segments. Roughly 44% of your journey will take place on highways, providing a balanced pace that keeps the drive engaging. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.9 miles on South State Highway 121, where you can settle into a steady rhythm before the road transitions toward Bonham. The route moves away from the more urbanized feel of McKinney, gradually shifting into the flatter, open terrain characteristic of this part of Texas. You will find that the road surface and traffic flow change as you navigate through the different highway segments, requiring you to stay alert while enjoying the straightforward path.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on South State Highway 121.

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 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from McKinney, TX to Bonham, TX is easy. At 46m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 5 / North McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

734 ft 581 ft

Total Climb

203 ft

Total Descent

226 ft

Highest Point

734 ft

~22 mi in

Elevation Range

153 ft

About the Cities

Starting in McKinney, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1848

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 46m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on South State Highway 121. 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: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 5 / North McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bonham, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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