How far is West University Place, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from West University Place, TX to McKinney, TX is about 279.4 miles (449.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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City in Leon County, Texas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West University Place and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West University Place and McKinney.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Edloe Street
1847 ft · 1 min · Edloe Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
1838 ft · 54 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buffalo Speedway
2278 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Speedway
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Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2107 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 North, US 59 North
923 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Brazos Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Brazos Street
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Take the ramp left toward Pierce Elevated
2103 ft · 52 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
1 mi · 1 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 West University Place and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving West University Place and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West University Place to McKinney?
The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.6 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from West University Place and 141.5 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West University Place and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West University Place and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 250.29 mi (402.81 km).
#1 West University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.26 | $74.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.92 | $83.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.27 | $90.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
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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