How far is McKinney, TX from Cloverleaf, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Cloverleaf, TX is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Cloverleaf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Cloverleaf.
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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
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Street
1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodforest Boulevard
794 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North
1048 ft · 27 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Turn right onto Woodforest Boulevard
2656 ft · 1 min · Woodforest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barbara Mae Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Barbara Mae Street
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Turn right onto Waxahachie Street
683 ft · 24 sec · Waxahachie Street
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Turn left onto Hollywood Street
613 ft · 27 sec · Hollywood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Cloverleaf.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cloverleaf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Cloverleaf?
The road trip is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 140.9 miles from McKinney and 140.4 miles from Cloverleaf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cloverleaf.
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 Cloverleaf. Straight-line distance: 251.08 mi (404.08 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 Cloverleaf
Census designated place
| Population | 22,942 |
| Coordinates | 29.7782800, -95.1718800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cloverleaf (-95.17188, 29.77828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.54 | $91.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
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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