Origin
Aransas Pass, TX
Late night in Aransas Pass on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aransas Pass, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
7h 29m
Distance
413.8 mi
666 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 19m
★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aransas Pass, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Aransas Pass, TX to McKinney, TX covers 413.8 miles and takes about 7h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, I 35E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.9 miles from Aransas Pass, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 29m highway drive covering 413.8 miles, with most of the trip on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 97.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 218.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 413.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 218.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 323.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
218.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
323.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
8
379.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Bouleva...
8
381 mi into trip
|
~6h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
8
409.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 21m in
Take the exit toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Towns Along This Route
Between Aransas Pass, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Bryan Street East.
Waco
159.4 mi in
|
~3h 5m
Fort Worth
379.7 mi in
|
~6h 48m
Texarkana
379.7 mi in
|
~6h 48m
Convention Center
379.8 mi in
|
~6h 48m
Bryan Street East
382 mi in
|
~6h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35E | 56.2 mi | 58m |
| North US Highway 183 | 51.4 mi | 56m |
| US 183 | 35.9 mi | 41m |
| North Central Expressway | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| US Highway 183 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | 10 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aransas Pass, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on Loop 90
196 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harrison Boulevard
2
Continue on TX 35 Bus
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Wheeler Avenue
3
Turn right onto FM 1069
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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FM 1069 North
4
Turn left onto TX 188
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 188
5
Turn right onto FM 136
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
6
Continue on FM 2678
9.6 mi
·
9 min
·
FM 2678
7
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 774
8
Turn right onto US 77
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Alamo Street
9
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Street
10
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 183
11
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183; TX 239
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Jefferson Street
12
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
29 mi
·
31 min
·
North US Highway 183
13
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Esplanade Street
14
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
North US Highway 183
15
Continue on US 183; TX 111
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 183; TX 111
16
Continue on US 183; TX 97
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 183; TX 97
17
Turn right onto US 183; TX 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Magnolia Avenue
18
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
19
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
20
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
22
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
31
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
32
Continue on I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Use the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
36
Merge onto US 75
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on US 75
27 mi
·
28 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
40
Merge onto Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
41
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
42
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
43
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
44
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.9 miles from Aransas Pass, TX, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.9 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aransas Pass, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aransas Pass, TX
This is one driving day of about 413.8 miles and 7h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Aransas Pass, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206.9 mi from Aransas Pass, TX · 3h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
207 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 206.9 miles from Aransas Pass, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 miles.
Arriving in McKinney, TX
The final approach into McKinney, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McKinney, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.21 one way
$126.42 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $74.79 | $149.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.93 | $183.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.13
Central Expressway
(26.6 mi)
$2.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.1 | 1 | $43.45 | $19.86 |
| Efficient EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.21 | $16.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.5 | 2 | $57.93 | $26.48 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aransas Pass, TX to McKinney, TX covers 413.8 miles and takes about 7h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, I 35E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 206.9 miles from Aransas Pass, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 413.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 218.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 323.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Aransas Pass, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Bryan Street East.
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