How far is Brownwood, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to McKinney, TX is about 198 miles (318.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownwood and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and McKinney.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
2742 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Turn straight onto West Washington Street
2538 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Senator Robert J. Glasgow Loop
2 mi · 4 min · Senator Robert J. Glasgow Loop
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Turn right onto West Lingleville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Lingleville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
96 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1105 ft · 30 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 36 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 Brownwood and McKinney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brownwood and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownwood to McKinney?
The road trip is about 198 miles (318.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Brownwood and 99.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownwood and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Millsap
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 Millsap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 172.51 mi (277.63 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.42 | $52.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
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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