Origin
McKinney, TX
Afternoon in McKinney on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Azle, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Azle, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from McKinney, TX to Azle, TX covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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, TX 121, Jacksboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from McKinney, TX to Azle, TX covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m, 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 28 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 23.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.7 miles in near TX 121.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
7
42.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
TX 121 Express
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Expres...
8
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
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 10A
Toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
7
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
7
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McKinney, TX and Azle, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.
Arlington
35.7 mi in
|
~40m
|
via TX 121
Grand Praire
35.7 mi in
|
~40m
|
via TX 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| TX 121 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Jacksboro Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| South McDonald Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Azle, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
119 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
2
Turn left onto East Virginia Street
228 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Virginia Street
3
Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
236 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
4
Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Louisiana Street
5
Turn right onto TX 5
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South McDonald Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SRT
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
9
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
18
Continue on I 820
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 10A
Toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
22
Turn right onto TX 199
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23
Take the exit onto TX 199
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Southeast Parkway Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Southeast Parkway Street
26
Turn left onto Loop 344
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto Locust Street
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Locust Street
28
Arrive at destination
Locust Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from McKinney, TX · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Azle, TX
The final approach into Azle, 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
$10.77 one way
$21.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.91
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(23.8 mi)
$1.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Azle, TX
Afternoon in Azle on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
13 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 22m 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 Azle, TX covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, Jacksboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $10.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McKinney, TX and Azle, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.
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