Origin
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
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Sulphur Springs, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from McKinney, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, West Princeton Drive, East University Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in McKinney, TX
Full guide →McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Arriving in Sulphur Springs, TX
Full guide →Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from McKinney, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 5 / North McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (US 380): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunt Street
Turn right onto Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 5 / North McDonald Street
Turn left onto TX 5 / North McDonald Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 380
Take the exit onto US 380
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SH 154 , SH 11
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SH 154 , SH 11
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 28.9 mi | 28m |
| West Princeton Drive | 24 mi | 28m |
| East University Drive | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| US 380 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Gilmer Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North McDonald Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shannon Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
— 28.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Sulphur Springs, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
2
Turn right onto Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hunt Street
3
Turn left onto TX 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North McDonald Street
4
Turn sharp right onto US 380
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East University Drive
5
Continue on US 380
24 mi
·
28 min
·
West Princeton Drive
6
Take the exit onto US 380
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 380
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SH 154 , SH 11
12
Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shannon Road West
13
Turn left onto TX 154
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Broadway Street
14
Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
15
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; TX 154
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
16
Arrive at destination
US 67 Bus; TX 154
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from McKinney, TX · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sulphur Springs, TX
The final approach into Sulphur Springs, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sulphur Springs, TX
Late night in Sulphur Springs on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Greenville, TX
33 mi in
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
16 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
1h 15m 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 McKinney, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, West Princeton Drive, East University Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from McKinney, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.84 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 straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 5 / North McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (US 380): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McKinney, TX to Sulphur Springs, 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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