How far is McKinney, TX from Orange, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Orange, TX is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.64 mi
06h 19m
Flight
273.25 mi
439.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.25 mi
Kilometers
439.76 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.64 mi
Kilometers
522.45 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Sat, Apr 25, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sat, Apr 25, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-24T19:46
Arrive Orange
Sat, Apr 25, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From McKinney
162.4 mi
03h 09m
To Orange
162.2 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lennon Drive

    23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Toll 49

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Toll 49

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

    1993 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1611 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    16.8 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  17. 17

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  19. 19

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Denman Avenue

    38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on North Wheeler Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North

  31. 31

    Continue on North Magnolia Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

    3013 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Lake Charles

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst

    963 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

    2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Strickland Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Macarthur Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Drive

  41. 41

    Continue on Green Avenue

    3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 69 South
95.9 mi · 30%
East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 12%
US Highway 69 North
33 mi · 10%
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 9%
Toll 49
27.1 mi · 8%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 69 South

Continue on US Highway 69 South

42.5 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
273.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
03h 09m from McKinney
Leave By
11:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Orange?

The road trip is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from McKinney and 162.2 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Orange. Straight-line distance: 273.25 mi (439.76 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Orange

#2 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population17,832
Coordinates30.0929900, -93.7365500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Orange (-93.73655, 30.09299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.36 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
22.9 gal · 86.72 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.69 $97.37
Premium $4.59 $52.57 $105.13
Diesel $3.99 $45.72 $91.44

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Orange. The current time is 19:46:36.

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.