How far is McKinney, TX from Nacogdoches, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Nacogdoches, TX is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Nacogdoches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Nacogdoches.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn sharp right onto East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
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Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street
12.1 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Street
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Continue on North Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
1 km · 1 min · Interstate 20 West
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Take the ramp slight left
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater
888 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 20 Frontage Road
1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North
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Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Douglass Road, Texas 21
904 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Douglass Road, Texas 21
121 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Douglass Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Douglass Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2942 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Nacogdoches.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Interstate 20 West
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Nacogdoches?
The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Lindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from McKinney and 94 miles from Nacogdoches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.09 one way or $50.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.
Stop Ideas Near Lindale
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 Lindale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Nacogdoches. Straight-line distance: 158.75 mi (255.48 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 Nacogdoches
Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas
| Population | 32,461 |
| Coordinates | 31.6035100, -94.6554900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nacogdoches (-94.65549, 31.60351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.23 | $56.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
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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