Origin
Melissa, TX
Afternoon in Melissa on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melissa, TX
Victor Gavela
McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Melissa and McKinney, TX, is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 7.3 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 11 minutes, making it a simple local hop rather than a multi-day excursion. Given the short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or significant travel planning, as it fits perfectly into a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of only $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Both towns sit within the Great Plains region, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your brief transit. This route is ideal for those needing to move between the two communities efficiently without any complex navigation.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the corridor. You will navigate using North McDonald Street, McKinney Street, and Sam Rayburn Highway, though the route maintains a 0% highway share throughout the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs over 5.5 miles while traveling along North McDonald Street. Because the road is entirely local, you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The experience is best characterized by frequent turns and a steady, controlled pace as you transition between the two Texas towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North McDonald Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
680 ft
550 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
144 ft
Highest Point
680 ft
Elevation Range
130 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near TX 5 / McKinney 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 11m drive. You will face about 4 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 (TX 5 / McKinney Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (East Cloyd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 5 / McKinney Street
Turn left onto TX 5 / McKinney Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway
Turn right onto TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Cloyd Street
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Tennessee Street
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North McDonald Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| McKinney Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Cloyd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Tennessee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cooper Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Tennessee Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North McDonald Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melissa, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on FM 545
375 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Cooper Street
2
Turn left onto TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinney Street
3
Turn right onto TX 121
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
4
Turn slight left onto TX 5
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North McDonald Street
5
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Cloyd Street
6
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
375 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tennessee Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Thursday
Local time
2:21 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
12 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
11m 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 Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX covers 7.3 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North McDonald Street, McKinney Street, Sam Rayburn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Melissa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.10 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 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (TX 5 / McKinney Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (TX 121 / Sam Rayburn Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (East Cloyd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 550 ft to 680 ft elevation with about 92 ft of total climbing.
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