How far is Rosenberg, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Rosenberg, TX to McKinney, TX is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256 miles (412 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosenberg and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg and McKinney.
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Start on Avenue I
81 m · 10 sec · Avenue I
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
114 m · 22 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Avenue H
100 m · 9 sec · Avenue H
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Houston Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1275 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1093
2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
43.8 mi · 49 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
214 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Continue on North Central Expressway
26.6 mi · 29 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 Rosenberg and McKinney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 41m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosenberg to McKinney?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Rosenberg and 152.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256 miles (412 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.51 one way or $81.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosenberg and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 255.99 mi (411.97 km).
#1 Rosenberg
City in Texas
| Population | 39,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5571800, -95.8085600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.58 | $91.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.22 | $98.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.80 | $85.61 |
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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