How far is McKinney, TX from Freeport, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Freeport, TX is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.15 mi
06h 02m
Flight
302.46 mi
486.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.46 mi
Kilometers
486.76 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.15 mi
Kilometers
532.94 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Tue, May 5, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Tue, May 5, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-05T02:38
Arrive Freeport
Tue, May 5, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
165.9 mi
03h 01m
To Freeport
165.2 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Freeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Freeport.

  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

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    38.9 mi · 46 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 288

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288

  16. 16

    Continue on North Brazosport Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Freeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
238 mi · 72%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.9 mi · 12%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 9%
South Freeway
15.3 mi · 5%
Gulf Freeway
2.57 mi · 1%
North Brazosport Boulevard
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
302.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
03h 01m from McKinney
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Freeport?

The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.9 miles from McKinney and 165.2 miles from Freeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.14 one way or $88.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Partly Sunny near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 302.46 mi (486.76 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Freeport

City in Texas

Population12,126
Coordinates28.9541400, -95.3596600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Freeport (-95.35966, 28.95414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.23 L · about $44.14
Round trip
$88.28
23.36 gal · 88.46 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.14 $88.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.66 $99.33
Premium $4.59 $53.62 $107.25
Diesel $3.99 $46.64 $93.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Freeport. The current time is 02:38:49.

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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.