How far is Hudson, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Hudson, TX to McKinney, TX is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and McKinney.
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Start on Towering Oak
37 m · 8 sec · Towering Oak
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Turn right onto Mount Carmel Road
2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ted Trout Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Ted Trout Drive
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Continue on West Frank Avenue
2425 ft · 52 sec · West Frank Avenue
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Turn left onto North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton
83 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton
1554 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North John Redditt Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North John Redditt Drive
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Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
899 ft · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 18 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 Hudson 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.
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.
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 Likely leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to McKinney?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Hudson and 97.6 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hudson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 168.22 mi (270.73 km).
#1 Hudson
City in Angelina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,288 |
| Coordinates | 31.3226800, -94.7782600 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.91 | $63.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
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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