How far is McKinney, TX from Crockett, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Crockett, TX is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Crockett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Crockett.
-
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
-
2
Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
-
3
Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
-
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Central Expressway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
1.3 km · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
2765 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
-
10
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1.5 km · 2 min
-
12
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway
-
13
Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
-
14
Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street
-
15
Turn right onto South Palestine Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Palestine Street
-
16
Continue on State Highway 19 South
28.3 mi · 42 min · State Highway 19 South
-
17
Continue on West Spring Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Spring Street
-
18
Turn right onto Crockett Road
34.8 mi · 41 min · Crockett Road
-
19
Turn left onto East Goliad Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · East Goliad Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto 5th Street
86 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
-
21
Turn right onto East Houston Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · East Houston Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Crockett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 01h 03m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crockett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Crockett?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Mabank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from McKinney and 86 miles from Crockett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crockett.
Stop Ideas Near Mabank
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 Mabank.
Mineola
Mesquite, TX
Tyler, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Crockett. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 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 Crockett
City in Houston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,350 |
| Coordinates | 31.3182400, -95.4566100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crockett (-95.45661, 31.31824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $22.98 | $45.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.91 | $55.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.28 | $48.55 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.