How far is McKinney, TX from Angleton, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Angleton, TX is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Angleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Angleton.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Business South: Angleton
1845 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Business State Highway 288
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288
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Continue on North Velasco Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Velasco Street
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Continue on Front Street
779 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Wilkins Street
62 m · 10 sec · West Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto North Velasco Street
1453 ft · 31 sec · North Velasco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Velasco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Angleton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
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 leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Angleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Angleton?
The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from McKinney and 156.2 miles from Angleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 5:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Angleton.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Angleton. Straight-line distance: 286.97 mi (461.83 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Angleton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 19,521 |
| Coordinates | 29.1694100, -95.4318800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angleton (-95.43188, 29.16941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.68 | $101.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.08 | $88.17 |
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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