Origin
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Forest Hill, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.5 mi
104 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 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Forest Hill, TX
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from McKinney, TX to Forest Hill, TX covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, South State Highway 121, Sam Rayburn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 64.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and South State Highway 121. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on US 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and South State Highway 121. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 37.2 miles (TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
3
37.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive
Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive
Navigation decision point
4
37.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
TX 121 / North State Highway 121
Turn left onto TX 121 / North State Highway 121
Navigation decision point
4
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
County Road 35050
Turn right onto County Road 35050
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 21.1 mi | 23m |
| South State Highway 121 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| North McDonald Street | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| FM 38 | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| North State Highway 121 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Sam Rayburn Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hunt Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 21.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Forest Hill, 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
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
North McDonald Street
4
Turn right onto TX 5; TX 121
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
5
Continue on TX 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South State Highway 121
6
Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Sam Rayburn Drive
7
Turn left onto TX 121
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 121
8
Take the exit
204 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West US Highway 82
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
11
Merge onto US 82
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 82
12
Turn left onto FM 38
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 38
13
Turn right onto County Road 35050
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 35050
14
Arrive at destination
County Road 35050
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from McKinney, TX · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 32.3 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Hill, TX
The final approach into Forest Hill, 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
$9.75 one way
$19.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 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 | 19.3 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
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
Forest Hill, TX
Late night in Forest Hill on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
1h 19m 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 Forest Hill, TX covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, South State Highway 121, Sam Rayburn 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 32.3 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 $9.75 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 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 37.2 miles (TX 56; TX 121 / West Sam Rayburn Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from McKinney, TX to Forest Hill, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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