How far is McKinney, TX from Jacinto City, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Jacinto City, TX is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
276.42 mi
04h 56m
Flight
250.58 mi
403.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.58 mi
Kilometers
403.27 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.42 mi
Kilometers
444.85 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacinto City
Mon, May 25, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Mon, May 25, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-25T09:59
Arrive Jacinto City
Mon, May 25, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From McKinney
138.4 mi
02h 28m
To Jacinto City
137.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Jacinto City.

  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

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    1 km · 49 sec · East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    1957 ft · 43 sec · Holland Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 77%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 11%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 8%
North Loop East
5.91 mi · 2%
East Virginia Street
1.42 mi · 1%
I 610 East
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

210 mi · 03h 37m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
250.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 28m from McKinney
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacinto City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Jacinto City?

The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from McKinney and 137.9 miles from Jacinto City.

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

The direct path is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacinto City.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Jacinto City. Straight-line distance: 250.58 mi (403.27 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Jacinto City

#2 Jacinto City

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,466
Coordinates29.7674500, -95.2338200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Jacinto City (-95.23382, 29.76745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.92 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.69
19.5 gal · 73.84 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.85 $73.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.59 $44.76 $89.52
Diesel $3.99 $38.93 $77.86

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Jacinto City. The current time is 09:59:15.

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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.