How far is McKinney, TX from Georgetown, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Georgetown, TX is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.4 mi
03h 35m
Flight
187.84 mi
302.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.84 mi
Kilometers
302.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.4 mi
Kilometers
322.52 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From McKinney
100.4 mi
01h 47m
To Georgetown
100 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Williams Drive

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Williams Drive

    94 m · 8 sec · Williams Drive

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Williams Drive

    605 ft · 21 sec · Williams Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Austin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Austin Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    97 m · 11 sec · West 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 45%
Purple Heart Trail
66.6 mi · 33%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 15%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
North Interstate 35
1.67 mi · 1%
East Virginia Street
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 47m from McKinney
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from McKinney and 100 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.72 one way or $53.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 187.84 mi (302.3 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Georgetown (-97.67723, 30.63269)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.77 L · about $26.72
Round trip
$53.44
14.14 gal · 53.54 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.72 $53.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $4.59 $32.46 $64.92
Diesel $3.99 $28.23 $56.46

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 Georgetown. The current time is 21:44:44.

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.