How far is McKinney, TX from Pearland, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Pearland, TX is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Pearland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Pearland.
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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
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 South, I 610 West: Pearland, Alvin
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 35 South: Alvin
9.4 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Pearland.
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
234 mi · 04h 06m
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 Partly Sunny near Pearland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Pearland?
The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from McKinney and 143 miles from Pearland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263 miles (423.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.21 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Partly Sunny near Pearland.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Pearland. Straight-line distance: 263.04 mi (423.32 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 Pearland
The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 123,562 |
| Coordinates | 29.5635700, -95.2860500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearland (-95.28605, 29.56357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.21 | $76.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.42 | $92.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
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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