How far is Crockett, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Crockett, TX to McKinney, TX is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.55 mi
02h 59m
Flight
146.44 mi
235.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.55 mi
Kilometers
301.83 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crockett
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crockett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eustace
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Crockett
90.9 mi
01h 29m
To McKinney
96.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crockett and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crockett and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Avenue

    120 m · 9 sec · East Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Loop 256

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    110 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 155

    20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  7. 7

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1617 ft · 28 sec · South Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  10. 10

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · North Central Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crockett and McKinney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
59 mi · 31%
North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 17%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.8 mi · 10%
North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

59 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eustace
01h 29m from Crockett
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crockett and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crockett to McKinney?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Eustace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Crockett and 96.7 miles from McKinney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crockett and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Eustace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eustace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eustace.

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

66 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

79 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).

Crockett

#1 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East Houston Avenue (-95.456611, 31.318402)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $25.02
Round trip
$50.03
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.02 $50.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.30
Premium $4.59 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $3.99 $26.43 $52.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crockett and McKinney. The current time is 01:00:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.