Origin
Jacksonville, TX
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
138.9 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
This 138.9-mile drive from Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region throughout your journey within Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this route is quite economical for a single day's travel. Expect a drive with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, so plan accordingly. This trip is designed for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
69.5 miles from Jacksonville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The profile for this drive is described as 'Turn-heavy local drive,' indicating that you won't be spending much time on high-speed highways. With a highway share of 0%, this route emphasizes navigating local roads and making numerous turns. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch data provided, the description suggests a journey characterized by constant adjustments and directional changes. This style of driving requires your full attention as you transition between different local routes, offering a hands-on driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alexander Boulevard 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 Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frankston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 175 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 175 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Corsicana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Alexander Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on South Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
3
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
4
Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
5
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
6
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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East Pine Street
7
Continue on US Highway 175
21 mi
·
22 min
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US Highway 175
8
Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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East Corsicana Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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US Highway 175 West
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 20 East, I 635 North
11
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
19 mi
·
20 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
13
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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US 75 North: McKinney
16
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
17 mi
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18 min
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North Central Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
18
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South McDonald Street
21
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
22
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South Tennessee Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2.5-hour duration and the 'turn-heavy' nature of this 138.9-mile route, starting your trip after morning rush hour could be beneficial to avoid local traffic. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary, keeping in mind the $21 estimated fuel cost. Since this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. A specific tip for this route: be prepared to actively navigate with your GPS or maps, as the frequent turns mean you'll be making many more directional changes than on a typical highway drive.
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 69.5 miles from Jacksonville, TX, or about 1h 15m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, TX
This is one driving day of about 138.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacksonville, 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 69.5 mi from Jacksonville, TX · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.5 miles from Jacksonville, 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
$20.99 one way
$41.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in McKinney on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 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
2h 30m 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 Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX covers 138.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alexander Boulevard, Frankston Highway, Highway 175 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.5 miles from Jacksonville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.99 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 Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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