How far is McKinney, TX from Sugar Land, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Sugar Land, TX is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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 05h 13m.
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 Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Sugar Land.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Sugar Land.
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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
221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road
1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on US Highway 90A
41 m · 9 sec · US Highway 90A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 90A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Sugar Land.
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
221 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Sugar Land.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Sugar Land?
The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 145.5 miles from McKinney and 145 miles from Sugar Land.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McKinney and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Sugar Land.
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 Sugar Land. Straight-line distance: 253.87 mi (408.57 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 Sugar Land
The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
| Population | 117,875 |
| Coordinates | 29.6196800, -95.6349500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Land (-95.63495, 29.61968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.73 | $77.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.58 | $87.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.06 | $94.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
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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