Origin
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Saturday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Sherman, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
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Sherman, TX
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Trip Overview
McKinney to Sherman is 32.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Hunt Street and North McDonald Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive between two Texas towns. With no highway driving involved, expect a more local feel as you navigate. This route is ideal for a quick trip, whether you're moving between cities or just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a simple commute rather than an extensive scenic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| South Henry Hynds Expressway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| South Sam Rayburn Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| North McDonald Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Spur 195 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Central Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hunt Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Expressway
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Sherman, 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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North McDonald Street
4
Turn left onto Spur 195
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 195
5
Turn right onto North Central Expressway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Central Expressway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
7
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South Henry Hynds Expressway
9
Continue on US 75
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
11
Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
12
Turn right onto TX 56
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Lamar Street
13
Arrive at destination
TX 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.4 — 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
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Spur 195
Turn left onto Spur 195
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 75; TX 121 / Central Expressway
Merge onto US 75; TX 121 / Central Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.43 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Central Expressway
(10.7 mi)
$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Sherman, TX
Late night in Sherman on Saturday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
37m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway stretches. The total distance is 32.2 miles, and you can expect to spend around 37 minutes behind the wheel. Since there are no highways, you'll likely experience more local traffic and intersections throughout the 32.2-mile trip. Prepare for a consistent pace without the high-speed cruising typical of interstate travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Expressway and South Henry Hynds Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt 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 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Spur 195): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
834 ft
544 ft
Total Climb
389 ft
Total Descent
282 ft
Highest Point
834 ft
~20.7 mi in
Elevation Range
290 ft
About the Cities
Starting in McKinney, TX
Full guide →Founded 1848
McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Arriving in Sherman, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Sherman is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Paul Brown Federal Building and United States Courthouse — building in Sherman, Grayson County, 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 37m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.86 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.
Yes — we found about 5 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 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Spur 195): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sherman, 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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