Origin
Melissa, TX
Late night in Melissa on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melissa, TX
Victor Gavela
McKinney, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Melissa and McKinney, TX, is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 7.3 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 11 minutes, making it a simple local hop rather than a multi-day excursion. Given the short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or significant travel planning, as it fits perfectly into a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of only $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Both towns sit within the Great Plains region, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your brief transit. This route is ideal for those needing to move between the two communities efficiently without any complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North McDonald Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| McKinney Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Cloyd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Tennessee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cooper Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Tennessee Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North McDonald Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melissa, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on FM 545
375 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Cooper Street
2
Turn left onto TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinney Street
3
Turn right onto TX 121
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
4
Turn slight left onto TX 5
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North McDonald Street
5
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Cloyd Street
6
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
375 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tennessee Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 5 / McKinney Street
Turn left onto TX 5 / McKinney Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway
Turn right onto TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Cloyd Street
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Tennessee Street
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
3 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
11m 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 as you make your way through the corridor. You will navigate using North McDonald Street, McKinney Street, and Sam Rayburn Highway, though the route maintains a 0% highway share throughout the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs over 5.5 miles while traveling along North McDonald Street. Because the road is entirely local, you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The experience is best characterized by frequent turns and a steady, controlled pace as you transition between the two Texas towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on North McDonald Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near TX 5 / McKinney Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m 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: at 0.1 miles (TX 5 / McKinney Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (East Cloyd Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
680 ft
550 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
144 ft
Highest Point
680 ft
Elevation Range
130 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Melissa, TX
Full guide →Founded 1853
Arriving 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 11m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on North McDonald Street. 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 (TX 5 / McKinney Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (East Cloyd Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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