How far is McKinney, TX from Seabrook, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Seabrook, TX is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268 miles (431.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.92 mi
05h 27m
Flight
267.98 mi
431.27 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from McKinney.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.98 mi
Kilometers
431.27 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.92 mi
Kilometers
485.89 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sun, May 3, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-03T00:34
Arrive Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
151.2 mi
02h 43m
To Seabrook
150.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    10.5 mi · 13 min · North Loop East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte

    3182 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto La Porte Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte

    2908 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2698 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bayport Boulevard

    32 m · 5 sec · Bayport Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East NASA Parkway

    85 m · 14 sec · East NASA Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Anders Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · Anders Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 71%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 10%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 7%
North Loop East
10.5 mi · 3%
La Porte Freeway
8.9 mi · 3%
TX 146 South
8.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

210 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
268 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 43m from McKinney
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McKinney and Sunny near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 151.2 miles from McKinney and 150.7 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 268 miles (431.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Sunny near Seabrook.

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 Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 267.98 mi (431.27 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Seabrook

City in Texas, United States

Population13,879
Coordinates29.5641200, -95.0254800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Seabrook (-95.02548, 29.56412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
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
10.65 gal
40.33 L · about $40.25
Round trip
$80.49
21.3 gal · 80.66 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.25 $80.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.28 $90.57
Premium $4.59 $48.89 $97.79
Diesel $3.99 $42.53 $85.05

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Seabrook. The current time is 00:34:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.