How far is Georgetown, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Georgetown, TX to McKinney, TX is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
201.44 mi
03h 06m
Flight
187.84 mi
302.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.84 mi
Kilometers
302.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.44 mi
Kilometers
324.18 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T18:52
Arrive McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Georgetown
100.2 mi
01h 33m
To McKinney
101.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    97 m · 11 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Austin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williams Drive

    123 m · 17 sec · Williams Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 35 North

    69 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
100 mi · 50%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 28%
North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 13%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
SRT South
1.96 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

67.1 mi · 01h 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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 33m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to McKinney?

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 100.2 miles from Georgetown and 101.2 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 187.84 mi (302.3 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.676954, 30.632694)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $26.87
Round trip
$53.74
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.87 $53.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.23 $60.46
Premium $4.59 $32.64 $65.28
Diesel $3.99 $28.39 $56.78

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and McKinney. The current time is 18:52:45.

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.