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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.21 mi
03h 29m
Flight
146.44 mi
235.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.21 mi
Kilometers
277.14 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Mabank
TX

Town of the United States

From McKinney
86.2 mi
01h 44m
To Crockett
86 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Central Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    2765 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Palestine Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Palestine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 19 South

    28.3 mi · 42 min · State Highway 19 South

  17. 17

    Continue on West Spring Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Crockett Road

    34.8 mi · 41 min · Crockett Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Goliad Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · East Goliad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    86 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Houston Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · East Houston Avenue

  22. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 34%
Crockett Road
34.8 mi · 20%
State Highway 19 South
28.3 mi · 16%
Central Expressway
19.4 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 11%
West Spring Street
3.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mabank
01h 44m from McKinney
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mabank, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mabank.

RAIL

Mineola

66 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

68 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Tyler, TX

75 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Crockett. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Crockett

#2 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Crockett (-95.45661, 31.31824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23 L · about $22.98
Round trip
$45.95
12.16 gal · 46 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between McKinney and Crockett. The current time is 04:13:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.