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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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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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.
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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
209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
46.8 mi · 50 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146: Mont Belvieu, Dayton
2114 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 565
1481 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565
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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.
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
209 mi · 03h 36m
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Mont Belvieu. Straight-line distance: 252.75 mi (406.76 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 Mont Belvieu
City in Texas
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 29.8477200, -94.8907600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mont Belvieu (-94.89076, 29.84772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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