Origin
Atlanta, TX
Late night in Atlanta on Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
156.5 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX covers 156.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Houston Street, Broadnax Street, West Ferguson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.3 miles from Atlanta, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 156.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Houston Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Houston Street | — | — |
| Broadnax Street | — | — |
| West Ferguson Road | — | — |
| Spur 302 | — | — |
| Lee Street | — | — |
| North McDonald Street | — | — |
| East Cloyd Street | — | — |
| South Tennessee Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Houston Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
3
Turn right onto East Houston Street
15 mi
·
22 min
·
East Houston Street
4
Turn right
7.8 mi
·
11 min
5
Turn right onto Broadnax Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadnax Street
6
Turn slight left
18 mi
·
23 min
7
Continue on West Ferguson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ferguson Road
8
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Spur 302
11
Turn straight onto Lee Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lee Street
12
Continue straight
28 mi
·
32 min
13
Turn sharp left onto North McDonald Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North McDonald Street
14
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Cloyd Street
15
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tennessee Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.3 miles from Atlanta, TX, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.3 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Atlanta, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlanta, TX
This is one driving day of about 156.5 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Atlanta, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.3 mi from Atlanta, TX · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from Atlanta, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$23.65 one way
$47.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.55 | $69.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.43 | $7.51 |
| Efficient EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.91 | $10.02 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Sulphur Springs, TX
78 mi in
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
15 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
2h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX covers 156.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Houston Street, Broadnax Street, West Ferguson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.3 miles from Atlanta, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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