How far is McLendon-Chisholm, TX from Temple, TX?
The driving distance from McLendon-Chisholm, TX to Temple, TX is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLendon-Chisholm and Temple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLendon-Chisholm and Temple.
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Start on the route
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 24 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto North State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 205
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Continue on South Goliad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 30
1354 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
774 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
22.2 mi · 26 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
29.6 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive
1267 ft · 25 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Continue on North General Bruce Drive
1657 ft · 42 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
121 m · 9 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLendon-Chisholm and Temple.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving McLendon-Chisholm and Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLendon-Chisholm to Temple?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from McLendon-Chisholm and 79 miles from Temple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McLendon-Chisholm and Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Frost City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLendon-Chisholm and Temple. Straight-line distance: 133.05 mi (214.12 km).
#1 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Temple
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
| Population | 80,761 |
| Coordinates | 31.0982300, -97.3427800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple (-97.34278, 31.09823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $3.96 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $26.98 | $53.97 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $33.13 | $66.27 |
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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