How far is McKinney, TX from Mont Belvieu, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Mont Belvieu, TX is about 295.8 miles (476 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
295.75 mi
05h 14m
Flight
252.75 mi
406.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.75 mi
Kilometers
406.76 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.75 mi
Kilometers
475.97 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mont Belvieu
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T01:29
Arrive Mont Belvieu
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From McKinney
148.1 mi
02h 37m
To Mont Belvieu
147.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Mont Belvieu.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    46.8 mi · 50 min · North Grand Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 146: Mont Belvieu, Dayton

    2114 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 565

    1481 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
213 mi · 72%
North Grand Parkway East
46.8 mi · 16%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 10%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.06 mi · 1%
East Virginia Street
1.42 mi
South Central Expressway
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

209 mi · 03h 36m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 37m from McKinney
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mont Belvieu.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Mont Belvieu?

The road trip is about 295.8 miles (476 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 148.1 miles from McKinney and 147.6 miles from Mont Belvieu.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mont Belvieu.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Mont Belvieu. Straight-line distance: 252.75 mi (406.76 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Mont Belvieu

#2 Mont Belvieu

City in Texas

Population7,137
Coordinates29.8477200, -94.8907600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Mont Belvieu (-94.89076, 29.84772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
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.

One-way fuel
10.44 gal
39.51 L · about $39.45
Round trip
$78.91
20.88 gal · 79.02 L
Estimated CO2
92.8 kg one way
Round trip: 185.6 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.45 $78.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.39 $88.78
Premium $4.59 $47.93 $95.86
Diesel $3.99 $41.69 $83.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Mont Belvieu. The current time is 01:29:57.

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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.