Origin
Fort Stockton, TX
Afternoon in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Stockton, TX to McKinney, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
463.8 mi
746 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
★
6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Stockton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
McKinney, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to McKinney, TX covers 463.8 miles and takes about 6h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, East Dickinson Boulevard, Highway 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.08 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
231.9 miles from Fort Stockton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 52m. Total distance: 463.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 52m drive with frequent turns across 463.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Stockton, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| East Dickinson Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 290 | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | — | — |
| US 67 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 349 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on West 10th Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
4
Continue on East US Highway 290
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
East US Highway 290
5
Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
6
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
11 mi
·
10 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
8
Continue straight
50 mi
·
56 min
9
Turn left onto Main Street
42 mi
·
43 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on South State Highway 349
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 349
11
Continue on Rankin Highway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rankin Highway
12
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Interstate 20
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 20 East: Abilene
14
Merge slight left
284 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 North
17
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
18
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
20
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
21
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
22
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121 North, I 635 East
23
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
24
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
28
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
29
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 231.9 miles from Fort Stockton, TX, or about 3h 26m 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 102 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.9 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 58m
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 Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, TX
This is one driving day of about 463.8 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Fort Stockton, 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 231.9 mi from Fort Stockton, TX · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
232 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 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 231.9 miles from Fort Stockton, 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
$70.08 one way
$140.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $76.71 | $153.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $82.81 | $165.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $102.40 | $204.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139.1 | 1 | $48.70 | $22.26 |
| Efficient EV | 116 | 1 | $40.58 | $18.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.5 | 2 | $64.93 | $29.68 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 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
Afternoon in McKinney on Friday
Local time
2:57 PM
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
2 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
6h 52m 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 Fort Stockton, TX to McKinney, TX covers 463.8 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, East Dickinson Boulevard, Highway 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 231.9 miles from Fort Stockton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.08 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Stockton, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Stockton, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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