Origin
Cedar Hill, TX
Evening in Cedar Hill on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
56m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hill, TX
Jeff Stapleton
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Spanning 49.6 miles across the Great Plains of Texas, this journey from Cedar Hill to McKinney is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 56 minutes. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to plan for overnight stays. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this route relies on local navigation rather than major interstates, it functions best as a direct point-to-point excursion. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this drive offers a practical way to navigate between these two Texas cities without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.8 miles from Cedar Hill, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through a series of turns using Houston Street, West Belt Line Road, and Highway 67 to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain focused on the road ahead as you transition through various local intersections. The lack of highway miles means you will be consistently engaged with the driving process throughout the entire 56-minute duration. It is a technical, localized experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Houston Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Belt Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North J Elmer Weaver Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Houston Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on Cedar Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
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Cedar Street
2
Turn right onto Houston Street
427 ft
·
14 sec
·
Houston Street
3
Turn right onto West Belt Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Road
4
Turn left onto North Highway 67
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Highway 67
5
Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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US 67 North
6
Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
7
Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
8
Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
9
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
423 ft
·
6 sec
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I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
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I 30 East: Texarkana
14
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
18
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
19
Continue on North Central Expressway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
North Central Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
21
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
24
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
25
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid the stop-and-go congestion often found on local roads like West Belt Line Road. With no long stretches of highway, you won't need to worry about heavy rest stop planning, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Cedar Hill will easily cover the $7 cost for the entire 49.6-mile trip. Pay close attention to your GPS navigation, as the turn-heavy nature of this route makes it easy to miss a junction if you aren't watching your turns closely. Use this advantage of a short drive to maintain a relaxed pace and enjoy the scenery of the Great Plains at your own speed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.8 miles from Cedar Hill, TX, or about 28m into the drive.
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 49.6 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
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 Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill, TX
This is one driving day of about 49.6 miles and 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Hill, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Cedar Hill, TX · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Cedar Hill, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKinney, TX
The final approach into McKinney, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McKinney, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.59 | $8.97 | $17.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX covers 49.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Houston Street, West Belt Line Road, Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Cedar Hill, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Hill, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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