How far is McKinney, TX from Buna, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Buna, TX is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Buna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Buna.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn sharp right onto East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
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Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street
10 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street
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Turn right onto Toll 49
27.1 mi · 29 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
1993 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue
1611 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
16.8 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Jackson Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
21.2 mi · 24 min · East Denman Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2141 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
31.1 mi · 46 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Gibson Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Gibson Street
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Wheeler Street
34.3 mi · 38 min · South Wheeler Street
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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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 Buna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Wheeler Street
Merge slight left onto South Wheeler Street
34.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Buna?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from McKinney and 142.5 miles from Buna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buna.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Buna. Straight-line distance: 246.45 mi (396.62 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 Buna
Census designated place
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4329800, -93.9624000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buna (-93.9624, 30.43298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $3.82 | $38.42 | $76.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $43.30 | $86.60 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $47.10 | $94.20 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
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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