Origin
Lakeway, TX
Afternoon in Lakeway on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeway, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
235.7 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeway, TX
Jeff Stapleton
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lakeway to McKinney, prepare for a 235.7-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 47 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a manageable excursion that works perfectly as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $35 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the drive is straightforward, you won't need to worry about splitting it into multiple days. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this route provides a clear, practical path between the two cities.
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
117.8 miles from Lakeway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will begin your journey navigating local roads like Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway Boulevard, and Ranch Road 620 South. With a highway share of 0%, expect a more hands-on driving experience where you stay engaged with local navigation. Since the longest stretch on any single road—such as Lohmans Crossing—is effectively 0 miles, you will find yourself transitioning between local segments throughout the duration of the trip. The character of the drive remains consistent, requiring your full attention as you move through these Texas communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lohmans Crossing Road 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeway, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lohmans Crossing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeway Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ranch Road 620 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 45 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lohmans Crossing Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeway, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lohmans Crossing Road
3
Turn left onto Lakeway Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Ranch Road 620 South
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Ranch Road 620 South
5
Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll East
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
TX 45 Toll East
6
Continue on State Highway 45 North
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 45 North
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35 North: Waco
8
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
9
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
10
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56 mi
·
58 min
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I 35E: Dallas
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
423 ft
·
6 sec
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I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana
16
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
20
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
21
Continue on North Central Expressway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
North Central Expressway
22
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
23
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
26
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
27
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-four-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule without needing an overnight stop. Plan for at least one dedicated break to stretch your legs and refresh during the 3-hour and 47-minute transit. Given the turn-heavy profile of the route, stay alert when navigating the local roads early in your drive to ensure you don't miss a transition. Keep your $35 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you leave Lakeway to avoid unnecessary stops. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major highways, check your navigation frequently to stay on the intended path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.8 miles from Lakeway, TX, or about 1h 53m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.8 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
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 Lakeway, 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 Lakeway, TX
This is one driving day of about 235.7 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeway, 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 117.8 mi from Lakeway, TX · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 117.8 miles from Lakeway, 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
$36.00 one way
$72.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.46 | $78.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $42.60 | $85.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.36 | $104.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.75 | $11.31 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.00 | $15.08 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
3:58 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
6 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
3h 47m 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 Lakeway, TX to McKinney, TX covers 235.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway Boulevard, Ranch Road 620 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.8 miles from Lakeway, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeway, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeway, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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