Origin
Heath, TX
Night in Heath on Thursday
Local time
11:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heath, TX to McKinney, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heath, TX
Thomas balabaud
McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
This 41.1-mile drive from Heath, TX to McKinney, TX is an easy 53-minute trip perfectly suited for a single day. You'll primarily be on major roadways like President George Bush Turnpike, Central Expressway, and Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, making it a convenient journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a straightforward travel experience. As both locations are within the Great Plains region of Texas, you won't encounter significant geographical shifts. This is a no-fuss drive, ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of your travel occurring on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.7 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and less interaction with local traffic for significant portions of the journey. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, offering a predictable and direct path between Heath and McKinney.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
37 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Heath, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike and Srt South.
Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Srt South
37 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 16m |
| Central Expressway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Laurence Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Tennessee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South McDonald Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spur 399 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 15.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on FM 740
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bois D'Arc
2
Turn right onto FM 740
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laurence Drive
3
Turn left onto FM 740
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurence Drive
4
Continue on FM 740
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn left onto Horizon Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Horizon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 30 West
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 61B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on PGBT
16 mi
·
16 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 75
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
16
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
17
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
18
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Heath, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Heath, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKinney, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McKinney, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
President George Bush Turnpike
(15.7 mi)
$1.26
Central Expressway
(10.3 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
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.
Destination
McKinney, TX
Night in McKinney on Thursday
Local time
11:07 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
15 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
53m 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 Heath, TX to McKinney, TX covers 41.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Central Expressway, Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Heath, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Heath, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike and Srt South.
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