How far is McKinney, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Brownwood.
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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
70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
2613 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury
975 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
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Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass
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Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
36 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Swiss Avenue
93 m · 19 sec · Swiss Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
42 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Brownwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cresson Bypass
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Brownwood?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
DeCordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from McKinney and 95.9 miles from Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near DeCordova
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 DeCordova.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 172.51 mi (277.63 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 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownwood (-98.99116, 31.70932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
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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