How far is McKinney, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Fredericksburg.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robertson Road
663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road
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Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
14.6 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Continue on East Main Street
714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1562 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas
1658 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Continue on East RM 243
1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243
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Turn right onto West State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29
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Continue on East Polk Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg
582 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Fredericksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from McKinney and 146.3 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.04 one way or $78.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy
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 Bruceville-Eddy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 241.55 mi (388.74 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 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.04 | $78.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.25 | $82.50 |
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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