How far is McKinney, TX from Lakeway, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Lakeway, TX is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Lakeway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Lakeway.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1209 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
56 m · 4 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1 km · 52 sec · North Ranch Road 620
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll West: Lake Creek Parkway
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 North
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ranch Road 620
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Lakeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lakeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Lakeway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Lakeway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Lakeway?
The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from McKinney and 116.5 miles from Lakeway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Lakeway.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Lakeway. Straight-line distance: 211.56 mi (340.47 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 Lakeway
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,216 |
| Coordinates | 30.3637700, -97.9795900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeway (-97.97959, 30.36377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.04 | $70.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
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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