Origin
Cleburne, TX
Late night in Cleburne on Friday
Local time
2:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleburne, TX to McKinney, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleburne, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
This 82.6-mile drive from Cleburne, TX to McKinney, TX is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, it's a quick trip, making it ideal as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $12. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entire trip, traversing major arteries like West US Highway 67 and North Central Expressway. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Cleburne, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 82.6-mile trip, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 31.9 miles on West US Highway 67, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through different highway segments, including North Central Expressway and Marvin D Love Freeway, as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its focus on speed and direct travel, rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West US Highway 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 67 and North Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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...
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Wor...
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleburne, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Bryan Street East.
Fort Worth
48.5 mi in
|
~58m
Texarkana
48.5 mi in
|
~58m
Convention Center
48.6 mi in
|
~58m
Bryan Street East
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 67 | 31.9 mi | 37m |
| North Central Expressway | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| East Henderson Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East US Highway 67 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Tennessee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 67
— 31.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleburne, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on US 67 Bus
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Henderson Street
2
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Chambers Street
4
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Chambers Street
5
Turn straight onto US 67 Bus
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Henderson Street
6
Continue on US 67 Bus
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East US Highway 67
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 67 North
8
Continue on US 67
32 mi
·
37 min
·
West US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35E
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
15
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
16
Continue on I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
20
Merge onto US 75
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 75
27 mi
·
28 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
25
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
26
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
27
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 38-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic often found on highways like North Central Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, filling up before you leave Cleburne is a good idea. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 31.9 miles on West US Highway 67, so plan your immediate needs before embarking on that segment. This is a direct route, so focus on maintaining your speed and enjoying the efficient travel.
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 41.3 miles from Cleburne, TX, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cleburne, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleburne, TX
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cleburne, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West US Highway 67 for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Cleburne, TX · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Cleburne, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.24 | $36.47 |
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in McKinney on Friday
Local time
2:40 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
14 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
1h 38m 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 Cleburne, TX to McKinney, TX covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West US Highway 67, North Central Expressway, Marvin D Love Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Cleburne, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cleburne, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Bryan Street East.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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