How far is McKinney, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
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
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
1992 ft · 26 sec · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Bayway Drive
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Decker Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Turn right onto Bayway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive
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Turn right onto West Schreck Street
1640 ft · 1 min · West Schreck Street
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Continue on West Schreck Street
2192 ft · 3 min · West Schreck Street
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Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
2251 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 6 min · Bayshore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleton Avenue
1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mapleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Brownwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210 mi · 03h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 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 292.4 miles (470.5 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from McKinney and 146 miles from Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 255.49 mi (411.17 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 | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 29.7491200, -95.0499300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownwood (-95.04993, 29.74912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.88 | $87.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
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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