How far is McKinney, TX from Richmond, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Richmond, TX is about 301.4 miles (485 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
301.35 mi
05h 24m
Flight
254.83 mi
410.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.83 mi
Kilometers
410.11 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.35 mi
Kilometers
484.97 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Jun 10, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Jun 11, 12:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-06-10T13:50
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Jun 10, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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

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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From McKinney
150.9 mi
02h 42m
To Richmond
150.4 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
92°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    210.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    47.4 mi · 53 min · North Grand Parkway West

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Bellfort Street, Mason Road

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mason Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1513 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 90A

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East US Highway 90A

  16. 16

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2518 ft · 47 sec · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 71%
North Grand Parkway West
47.4 mi · 16%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 10%
Mason Road
4.7 mi · 2%
East Virginia Street
1.42 mi
99 Toll West
1.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

211 mi · 03h 37m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
254.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 42m from McKinney
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 150.9 miles from McKinney and 150.4 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.17 one way or $80.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

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 Richmond. Straight-line distance: 254.83 mi (410.11 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Richmond

City in Texas, United States of America

Population12,483
Coordinates29.5821800, -95.7607800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Richmond (-95.76078, 29.58218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.25 L · about $40.17
Round trip
$80.34
21.26 gal · 80.5 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.17 $80.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.20 $90.40
Premium $4.59 $48.80 $97.60
Diesel $3.99 $42.45 $84.89

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Richmond. The current time is 13:50:21.

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.