How far is Temple, TX from McLendon-Chisholm, TX?
The driving distance from Temple, TX to McLendon-Chisholm, TX is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Temple and McLendon-Chisholm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple and McLendon-Chisholm.
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Start on North 3rd Street
4 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Adams Avenue
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Continue on Airport Road
116 m · 6 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive
2217 ft · 49 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
3043 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
29.5 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
15.3 mi · 18 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 205: Rockwall, Terrell
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
931 ft · 19 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Goliad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Goliad Street
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Continue on South State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · South State Highway 205
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Turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple and McLendon-Chisholm.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 Temple and Mostly Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Temple to McLendon-Chisholm?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 miles from Temple and 78.8 miles from McLendon-Chisholm.
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 24.8 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Temple and Mostly Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.
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 Temple and McLendon-Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 133.05 mi (214.12 km).
#1 Temple
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
| Population | 80,761 |
| Coordinates | 31.0982300, -97.3427800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 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 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.84 | $49.67 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
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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