How far is Mont Belvieu, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Mont Belvieu, TX to McKinney, TX is about 298.8 miles (480.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
298.82 mi
04h 27m
Flight
252.75 mi
406.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.75 mi
Kilometers
406.76 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.82 mi
Kilometers
480.91 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Mont Belvieu
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mont Belvieu
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mont Belvieu
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 Mont Belvieu
147.6 mi
02h 13m
To McKinney
151.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mont Belvieu and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on Farm-to-Market Road 565

    1481 ft · 36 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1690 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    46.9 mi · 50 min · East Grand Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1776 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
213 mi · 71%
East Grand Parkway North
46.9 mi · 16%
North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 9%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
SRT South
1.96 mi · 1%
South Tennessee Street
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

213 mi · 03h 40m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 13m from Mont Belvieu
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mont Belvieu and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mont Belvieu to McKinney?

The road trip is about 298.8 miles (480.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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 147.6 miles from Mont Belvieu and 151.2 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.87 one way or $79.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mont Belvieu and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

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 Mont Belvieu and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 252.75 mi (406.76 km).

Mont Belvieu

#1 Mont Belvieu

City in Texas

Population7,137
Coordinates29.8477200, -94.8907600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Farm-to-Market Road 565 (-94.890786, 29.847937)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.92 L · about $39.87
Round trip
$79.74
21.1 gal · 79.84 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.87 $79.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.86 $89.72
Premium $4.59 $48.44 $96.87
Diesel $3.99 $42.13 $84.25

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mont Belvieu and McKinney. The current time is 22:06:47.

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.