How far is Freeport, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Freeport, TX to McKinney, TX is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.13 mi
05h 17m
Flight
302.46 mi
486.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.46 mi
Kilometers
486.76 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.13 mi
Kilometers
536.12 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Tue, May 5, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Freeport
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-05-05T01:19
Arrive McKinney
Tue, May 5, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Freeport
165.5 mi
02h 38m
To McKinney
167.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Brazosport Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 288

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    39.1 mi · 47 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Freeway

    586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    237.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
237 mi · 71%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
39.1 mi · 12%
North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 8%
Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 5%
Gulf Freeway
2.44 mi · 1%
SRT South
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

237 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
302.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 38m from Freeport
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to McKinney?

The road trip is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Freeport and 167.7 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.44 one way or $88.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Freeport and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 302.46 mi (486.76 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

City in Texas

Population12,126
Coordinates28.9541400, -95.3596600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-95.359697, 28.954036)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.5 L · about $44.44
Round trip
$88.88
23.52 gal · 89 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.44 $88.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.00 $100.01
Premium $4.59 $53.99 $107.98
Diesel $3.99 $46.96 $93.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and McKinney. The current time is 01:19:30.

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.