How far is Hempstead, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Hempstead, TX to McKinney, TX is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and McKinney.
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Start on Austin Street
19 m · 6 sec · Austin Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
949 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
2353 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1778 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 90
41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Highway 90
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Turn right onto East South Street
819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South May Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South May Street
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Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North
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Take the ramp left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Hempstead 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.
State Highway 75 North
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hempstead 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 Hempstead to McKinney?
The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Hempstead and 120.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.01 one way or $64.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hempstead and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 216.52 mi (348.45 km).
#1 Hempstead
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 30.0974400, -96.0782900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.01 | $64.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.89 | $77.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.82 | $67.64 |
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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