How far is McKinney, TX from New Territory, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to New Territory, TX is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
294.29 mi
05h 19m
Flight
255 mi
410.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255 mi
Kilometers
410.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.29 mi
Kilometers
473.62 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Territory
Tue, May 5, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Tue, May 5, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive New Territory
Tue, May 5, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
147.4 mi
02h 39m
To New Territory
146.9 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and New Territory.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and New Territory.

  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

    221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road

    1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Highway 90A

    5.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 90A

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Grand Parkway South

    2483 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Parkway South

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    630 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Parkway South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Parkway South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and New Territory.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
225 mi · 76%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 10%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 7%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.59 mi · 2%
US Highway 90A
5.28 mi · 2%
Southwest Freeway
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
255 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 39m from McKinney
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near New Territory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to New Territory?

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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 147.4 miles from McKinney and 146.9 miles from New Territory.

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

The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near New Territory.

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 New Territory. Straight-line distance: 255 mi (410.38 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
New Territory

#2 New Territory

Census designated place

Population15,186
Coordinates29.5941200, -95.6807800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: New Territory (-95.68078, 29.59412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.45
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.23 $78.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.14 $88.27
Premium $4.59 $47.65 $95.31
Diesel $3.99 $41.45 $82.89

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and New Territory. The current time is 06:56:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.