Origin
Lewisville, TX
Afternoon in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisville, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lewisville, TX to McKinney, TX covers 25.5 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sam Rayburn Tollway, East State Highway 121, Spur 399 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
12.8 miles from Lewisville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 25.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sam Rayburn Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lewisville, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 33m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121
Turn left onto TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
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SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge onto SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| East State Highway 121 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Spur 399 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Tennessee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South McDonald Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Tennessee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 17.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on South Mill Street
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Mill Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto TX 121 Bus
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East State Highway 121
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto SRT
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Spur 399
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
8
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
9
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Trip Plan
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 12.8 miles from Lewisville, TX, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 miles.
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 25.5 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, TX
This is one driving day of about 25.5 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewisville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Sam Rayburn Tollway for about 17.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Lewisville, TX · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Lewisville, 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
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(17.3 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
3:58 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
6 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
33m 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 Lewisville, TX to McKinney, TX covers 25.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, East State Highway 121, Spur 399. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Lewisville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.90 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 Lewisville, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 33m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lewisville, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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