How far is McKinney, TX from Jacksonville, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, TX is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Jacksonville.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn sharp right onto East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
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Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street
10 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street
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Turn right onto Toll 49
27.1 mi · 29 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
1993 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue
1611 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
16.8 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Jackson Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Toll 49
Turn right onto Toll 49
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from McKinney and 69.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Alba
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 Alba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.27 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 Jacksonville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 14,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.9637800, -95.2705000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville (-95.2705, 31.96378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.40 | $44.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.49 | $38.97 |
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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