How far is Marble Falls, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Marble Falls, TX to McKinney, TX is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.44 mi
04h 09m
Flight
205.49 mi
330.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.49 mi
Kilometers
330.71 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.44 mi
Kilometers
378.91 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marble Falls
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marble Falls
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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Marble Falls
120.5 mi
02h 04m
To McKinney
115 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Marble Falls and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marble Falls and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    38 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue J

    116 m · 19 sec · Avenue J

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ranch Road 1431

    11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  6. 6

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

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

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

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

    129 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 41%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 24%
North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 11%
East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 5%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
02h 04m from Marble Falls
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marble Falls 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 Marble Falls to McKinney?

The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Marble Falls and 115 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.40 one way or $62.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marble Falls and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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 Northcrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marble Falls and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 205.49 mi (330.71 km).

Marble Falls

#1 Marble Falls

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population7,114
Coordinates30.5784100, -98.2750700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-98.275174, 30.578252)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.45 L · about $31.40
Round trip
$62.81
16.62 gal · 62.9 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.40 $62.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.33 $70.67
Premium $4.59 $38.15 $76.30
Diesel $3.99 $33.18 $66.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marble Falls and McKinney. The current time is 22:40:29.

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.