How far is McKinney, TX from Jasper, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Jasper, TX is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.82 mi
05h 05m
Flight
219.7 mi
353.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.7 mi
Kilometers
353.57 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.82 mi
Kilometers
402.05 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sun, May 3, 8:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-03T10:04
Arrive Jasper
Sun, May 3, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 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
Bullard
TX

Town of the United States

From McKinney
125 mi
02h 32m
To Jasper
124.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lennon Drive

    23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Toll 49

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Toll 49

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

    1993 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1611 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    16.8 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  17. 17

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  19. 19

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Denman Avenue

    21.2 mi · 24 min · East Denman Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2141 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    29.2 mi · 43 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto FM 2799

    1074 ft · 22 sec · FM 2799

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 2799

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2799

  33. 33

    Continue on West Houston Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Houston Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Wheeler Street

    63 m · 5 sec · South Wheeler Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wheeler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 69 South
43.9 mi · 18%
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 12%
East Main Street
29.2 mi · 12%
Toll 49
27.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 69 North
26.3 mi · 11%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

29.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
219.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bullard
02h 32m from McKinney
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving McKinney and Clear near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Bullard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from McKinney and 124.9 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around McKinney and Clear near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Bullard

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

24 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

60 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

69 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

87 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 219.7 mi (353.57 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Jasper (-93.99658, 30.9202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.37 L · about $33.33
Round trip
$66.66
17.64 gal · 66.74 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.33 $66.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.50 $75.01
Premium $4.59 $40.49 $80.99
Diesel $3.99 $35.22 $70.44

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Jasper. The current time is 10:04:08.

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.