How far is Fulshear, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to McKinney, TX is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246 miles (395.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulshear and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulshear and McKinney.
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Start on the route
69 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
3 mi · 5 min · FM 1093
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Take the ramp straight toward WPT East
141 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
43.8 mi · 49 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
214 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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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 Fulshear 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.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 41m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear 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 Fulshear to McKinney?
The road trip is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Fulshear and 129.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246 miles (395.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.11 one way or $74.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulshear and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 245.99 mi (395.89 km).
#1 Fulshear
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 29.6899600, -95.8996800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $37.11 | $74.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.75 | $83.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
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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