How far is Texas City, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Texas City, TX to McKinney, TX is about 318 miles (511.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texas City and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas City and McKinney.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North
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Continue on Palmer Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palmer Highway
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Continue on Emmett F Lowry Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Emmett F Lowry Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
33 mi · 38 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
237.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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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 Texas City and McKinney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texas City and 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 Texas City to McKinney?
The road trip is about 318 miles (511.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 155.5 miles from Texas City and 162.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.40 one way or $84.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texas City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Texas City and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 282.23 mi (454.2 km).
#1 Texas City
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,094 |
| Coordinates | 29.3838500, -94.9027000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.78 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.71 | $95.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
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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