How far is McKinney, TX from La Porte, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to La Porte, TX is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and La Porte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and La Porte.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
10.5 mi · 13 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
3182 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto La Porte Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte
2908 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146 North
927 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 146 North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
53 m · 37 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Broadway Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and La Porte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near La Porte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to La Porte?
The road trip is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from McKinney and 147.5 miles from La Porte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.38 one way or $78.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Partly Sunny near La Porte.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and La Porte. Straight-line distance: 261.52 mi (420.88 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 La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 35,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.6657800, -95.0193700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Porte (-95.01937, 29.66578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.38 | $78.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.84 | $95.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.61 | $83.21 |
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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