How far is Orange, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Orange, TX to McKinney, TX is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and McKinney.
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Start on 7th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right onto Strickland Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive
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Continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 18 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and McKinney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 69 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange and Partly Sunny then 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 Orange to McKinney?
The road trip is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Orange and 180.1 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.88 one way or $91.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orange and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Alto
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 Alto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 273.25 mi (439.76 km).
#1 Orange
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 30.0929900, -93.7365500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.88 | $91.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.73 | $111.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.48 | $96.95 |
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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