Origin
Burkburnett, TX
Afternoon in Burkburnett on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
160.6 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burkburnett, TX
Thomas balabaud
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Spanning 160.6 miles across the Great Plains, this route from Burkburnett to McKinney is a straightforward journey typically taking about 2 hours and 28 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. You will navigate through North Avenue D, Sheppard Road, and the South Red River Expressway to reach your destination. Since both cities are located within the Texas Great Plains, the environment remains consistent throughout the journey. It is a practical path that works well for those looking to travel between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.3 miles from Burkburnett, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With 0% of the route on major highways, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel. The longest stretch of the drive is 0 miles on North Avenue D, which highlights the frequent turns you will encounter as you maneuver through local roads. Because the route relies entirely on local navigation, you will find it requires more attention and focus compared to a standard highway haul. Be ready for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged as you navigate the transition from Burkburnett to McKinney.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue D 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 Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheppard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Red River Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lloyd Ruby Overpass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 380 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Avenue D
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burkburnett, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Avenue D
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue D
3
Continue on Sheppard Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheppard Road
4
Continue on South Red River Expressway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Red River Expressway
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls
6
Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Red River Expressway
7
Continue on Central Freeway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Central Freeway
8
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
9
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
70 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Central East Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
13
Keep slight left
148 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn left onto West US Highway 380
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West US Highway 380
15
Continue on West University Drive
11 mi
·
18 min
·
West University Drive
16
Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 380 East
17
Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West University Drive
18
Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West University Drive
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 75 South, TX 121 South
20
Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Expressway
21
Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
22
Turn left onto West Louisiana Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Louisiana Street
23
Turn left onto North Tennessee Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul fatigue. I recommend topping off your tank before heading out to keep your costs near the $24 estimate without needing to hunt for fuel mid-route. Because the entire drive consists of local roads, keep a close watch on your GPS to navigate the frequent turns accurately. Without any formal planned stops, you have total control over your pace, allowing you to pull over whenever you need a quick break. My top tip for this specific route is to stay alert for turn-heavy sections, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating local intersections for the duration of the 160.6-mile trip.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 80.3 miles from Burkburnett, TX, or about 1h 14m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
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 Burkburnett, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Burkburnett, TX
This is one driving day of about 160.6 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burkburnett, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.3 mi from Burkburnett, TX · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Burkburnett, 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
$24.53 one way
$49.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| premium | $4.59 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Denton, TX
80 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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m 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 Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX covers 160.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue D, Sheppard Road, South Red River Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 miles from Burkburnett, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.53 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.
The drive from Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burkburnett, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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