How far is McKinney, TX from Mission Bend, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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 12m.
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 Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Mission Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Mission Bend.
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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
221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward TBT West: Westpark Tollway West
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
1919 ft · 46 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp right toward WPT West, SHT South
47 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WPT West
102 m · 10 sec
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Continue on WPT Toll West
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westpark Drive
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Westpark Drive
1609 ft · 34 sec · Westpark Drive
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Turn right onto Timbergate Drive
1477 ft · 42 sec · Timbergate Drive
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Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Marisol Drive
622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Mission Bend.
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
221 mi · 03h 50m
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 Sunny near Mission Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Mission Bend?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from McKinney and 144.3 miles from Mission Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Sunny near Mission Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 248.48 mi (399.89 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 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.55 | $77.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.37 | $86.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.83 | $93.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.73 | $81.46 |
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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