How far is Brushy Creek, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to McKinney, TX is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brushy Creek and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and McKinney.
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Start on Stoney Hill
145 m · 19 sec · Stoney Hill
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Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive
91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive
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Turn right onto Hillside Drive
1014 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive
1909 ft · 54 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Brightwater Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard
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Continue on Creek Bend Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard
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Continue on West Old Settler's Boulevard
71 m · 6 sec · West Old Settler's Boulevard
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Continue on East Old Settlers Boulevard
155 m · 20 sec · East Old Settlers Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 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 Brushy Creek and McKinney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
74 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brushy Creek and 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 Brushy Creek to McKinney?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Brushy Creek and 105.9 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brushy Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
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Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 196.84 mi (316.78 km).
#1 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.29 | $68.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
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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