Origin
Trophy Club, TX
Late night in Trophy Club on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trophy Club, TX to McKinney, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trophy Club, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
This 45.1-mile drive from Trophy Club to McKinney, Texas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Sam Rayburn Tollway and TX 121. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two North Texas communities without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive' with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 23.8-mile stretch on the Sam Rayburn Tollway, which forms the longest uninterrupted section. Expect a blend of faster tollway driving and potentially more varied road conditions as you navigate between these key arteries. The Northwest Parkway also plays a role in connecting these segments, offering a functional, purpose-built driving experience rather than a winding, scenic byway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hogans Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (Hogans Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Indian Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (TX 114 / Northwest Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
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Hogans Drive
Turn right onto Hogans Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Indian Creek Drive
Turn right onto Indian Creek Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TX 114 / Northwest Parkway
Merge onto TX 114 / Northwest Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 114
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport,...
8
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Trophy Club, TX to McKinney, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
8.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via TX 114
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| TX 121 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Parkway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| TX 114 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Spur 399 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Tennessee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South McDonald Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East State Highway 114 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trophy Club, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on Hamper Court
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hamper Court
2
Turn right onto Hogans Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hogans Drive
3
Turn right onto Indian Creek Drive
388 ft
·
13 sec
·
Indian Creek Drive
4
Turn left onto Trophy Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Trophy Club Drive
5
Continue on Westlake Parkway
416 ft
·
17 sec
·
Westlake Parkway
6
Turn left onto East State Highway 114
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East State Highway 114
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward TX 114 East
8
Merge onto TX 114
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 114
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
13
Continue on SRT
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Spur 399
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
16
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
17
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Trophy Club, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Trophy Club, 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
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.72
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(23.8 mi)
$1.91
Northwest Parkway
(6.7 mi)
$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewisville, TX
23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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 Trophy Club, TX to McKinney, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, Northwest Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Trophy Club, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.81 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 45.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (Hogans Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Indian Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (TX 114 / Northwest Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Trophy Club, TX to McKinney, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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