How far is Kerrville, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to McKinney, TX is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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.
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kerrville and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kerrville and McKinney.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street
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Continue on Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road
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Continue on South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
6.2 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
3268 ft · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431
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Continue on East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431
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Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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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 Kerrville and McKinney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
97 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kerrville and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kerrville to McKinney?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Kerrville and 153.4 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.57 one way or $83.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kerrville and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
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McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 263.5 mi (424.06 km).
#1 Kerrville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 23,831 |
| Coordinates | 30.0474300, -99.1403200 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| 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: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.57 | $83.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.77 | $93.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.50 | $101.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
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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