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Trip from Greenville, TX to McKinney, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

31.4 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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 Hunt County, Texas, United States

Greenville, TX

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city in Collin County, Texas, United States

McKinney, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenville, TX to McKinney, TX covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 380, Lee Street, North McDonald Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on US 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Greenville, TX

Full guide →

Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) 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 39m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 39m highway drive covering 31.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 380 and Lee Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 miles on US 380.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 380 and Lee Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Greenville, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 39m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 302 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pickett Street

Turn right onto Pickett Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | King Street

Turn right onto King Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spur 302 / Lee Street

Turn left onto Spur 302 / Lee Street

Navigation decision point

4
31.2 mi into trip | ~38m in | East Cloyd Street

Turn right onto East Cloyd Street

Navigation decision point

5
31.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | South Tennessee Street

Turn right onto South Tennessee Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 380 28.1 mi 32m
Lee Street 2 mi 3m
North McDonald Street 1.1 mi 1m
East Cloyd Street 0.1 mi <1m
King Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Tennessee Street <0.1 mi <1m
Pickett Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Tennessee Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 380 — 28.1 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

29 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Pickett Street

45 ft · 4 sec · Pickett Street
3

Turn right onto King Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · King Street
4

Turn left onto Spur 302

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lee Street
5

Continue on US 380

28 mi · 32 min · US 380
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn sharp left onto TX 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · North McDonald Street
7

Turn right onto East Cloyd Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · East Cloyd Street
8

Turn right onto South Tennessee Street

375 ft · 12 sec · South Tennessee Street
9

Arrive at destination

North Tennessee Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.74 one way

$9.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.19 $10.39
premium $4.54 $5.61 $11.21
diesel $5.61 $6.93 $13.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.75 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Greenville, TX

Night in Greenville on Friday

Local time

9:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 17 at 5:31PM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:03PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

McKinney, TX

Night in McKinney on Friday

Local time

9:54 PM

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

24 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

39m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greenville, TX to McKinney, TX covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 380, Lee Street, North McDonald Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Greenville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 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 Greenville, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 39m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 302 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Greenville, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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