How far is Breckenridge, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Breckenridge, TX to McKinney, TX is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breckenridge and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge and McKinney.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Breckenridge Avenue
43 m · 10 sec · North Breckenridge Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walker Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Walker Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 East
36.8 mi · 45 min · US Highway 180 East
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1207 ft · 24 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breckenridge and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 180 East
Continue on US Highway 180 East
36.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Breckenridge and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breckenridge to McKinney?
The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Breckenridge and 76.7 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Breckenridge and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 136.03 mi (218.92 km).
#1 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 32.7556800, -98.9022900 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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