How far is McKinney, TX from Prairie View, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Prairie View, TX is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Prairie View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Prairie View.
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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
140.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South May Street
2031 ft · 36 sec · South May Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South Madison Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
2113 ft · 45 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 6
1468 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Prairie View A&M University
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Sandra Bland Parkway
2969 ft · 1 min · Sandra Bland Parkway
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Continue on University Drive
1795 ft · 1 min · University Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto L. W. Minor Street
3 m · 1 sec · L. W. Minor Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L. W. Minor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Prairie View.
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
141 mi · 02h 23m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Prairie View?
The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from McKinney and 123.3 miles from Prairie View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie View.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Prairie View. Straight-line distance: 217.64 mi (350.26 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 Prairie View
City in Texas
| Population | 7,013 |
| Coordinates | 30.0932700, -95.9877300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie View (-95.98773, 30.09327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.95 | $65.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.08 | $74.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.03 | $80.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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