Drive Time
6h 22m
Distance
427.9 mi
689 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Kermit, TX to McKinney, TX covers 427.9 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Austin Street, South Poplar Street, East Jim Sharp Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.66 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
214 miles from Kermit, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 22m drive with frequent turns across 427.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Austin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Jim Sharp Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 302 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kermit Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 42nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 338 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ray C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kermit, TX and McKinney, TX.
Start on the route
Turn left onto East Austin Street
Turn left onto South Poplar Street
Turn left onto East Jim Sharp Boulevard
Continue on East State Highway 302
Continue on Kermit Highway
Turn left onto West 42nd Street
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
Continue on Northeast Loop 338
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
Continue on Northeast Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue straight
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue straight
Continue on South McDonald Street
Turn slight left
Continue on South Tennessee Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 94 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214 miles or 3h 11m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kermit, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Kermit, TX
This is one driving day of about 427.9 miles and 6h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 214 mi from Kermit, TX · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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.
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 214 miles from Kermit, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$63.66 one way
$127.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $71.63 | $143.26 |
| premium | $4.59 | $77.34 | $154.68 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $67.27 | $134.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.93 | $20.54 |
| Efficient EV | 107 | 1 | $37.44 | $17.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.2 | 2 | $59.91 | $27.39 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Kermit on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in McKinney on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Brownwood, TX
214 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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