How far is McKinney, TX from Manvel, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Manvel, TX is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Manvel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Manvel.
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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
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Alvin, Sugar Land
753 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Alvin Sugarland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Alvin Sugarland Road
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Turn right onto Masters Road
1697 ft · 46 sec · Masters Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Masters Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Manvel.
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
234 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manvel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Manvel?
The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 147.1 miles from McKinney and 146.6 miles from Manvel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.15 one way or $78.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manvel.
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 Manvel. Straight-line distance: 268.51 mi (432.12 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 Manvel
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 13,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.4627400, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manvel (-95.35799, 29.46274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.15 | $78.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.05 | $88.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.56 | $95.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.37 | $82.73 |
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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