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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.96 mi
05h 40m
Flight
286.97 mi
461.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.97 mi
Kilometers
461.83 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.96 mi
Kilometers
503.66 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angleton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-15T06:46
Arrive Angleton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
156.8 mi
02h 50m
To Angleton
156.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Business South: Angleton

    1845 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Business State Highway 288

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288

  17. 17

    Continue on North Velasco Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Velasco Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Front Street

    779 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Wilkins Street

    62 m · 10 sec · West Wilkins Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Velasco Street

    1453 ft · 31 sec · North Velasco Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
238 mi · 76%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 9%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.9 mi · 6%
South Freeway
15.3 mi · 5%
North Velasco Street
3.45 mi · 1%
North Business State Highway 288
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
286.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 50m from McKinney
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Angleton. Straight-line distance: 286.97 mi (461.83 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Angleton

#2 Angleton

City in Texas, USA

Population19,521
Coordinates29.1694100, -95.4318800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Angleton (-95.43188, 29.16941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.8 L · about $41.72
Round trip
$83.44
22.08 gal · 83.6 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Angleton. The current time is 06:46:50.

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.