Origin
Richland Hills, TX
Late night in Richland Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX covers 50.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vance Road, Boulevard 26, Northeast Loop 820 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 50.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vance Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vance Road | — | — |
| Boulevard 26 | — | — |
| Northeast Loop 820 | — | — |
| TX 183 East | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
| TX 121 North | — | — |
| I 635 East | — | — |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vance Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Hills, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on Dover Lane
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Lane
2
Turn right onto Vance Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Vance Road
3
Turn right onto Boulevard 26
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard 26
4
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820
5
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 183 East, TX 121 North
6
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121 North, I 635 East
10
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
15
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
16
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Richland Hills, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Richland Hills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKinney, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McKinney, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in McKinney on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
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
2 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
55m 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 Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX covers 50.2 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vance Road, Boulevard 26, Northeast Loop 820. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Richland Hills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.59 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 Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richland Hills, TX to McKinney, 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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