Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
340.7 mi
548 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX covers 340.7 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue Q, Marsha Sharp Freeway, US 82 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.04 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
170.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 27m drive with frequent turns across 340.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue Q 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 5h 27m 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 Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Q | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Idalou Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue Q
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on 19th Street
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue Q
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 82 East
5
Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on Parkway Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
7
Continue on Idalou Road
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Idalou Road
8
Continue on 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
10
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US Highway 82
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on 5th Street
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
13
Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
16
Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48 mi
·
53 min
·
US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
70 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Keep slight left
148 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto West US Highway 380
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West US Highway 380
24
Continue on West University Drive
11 mi
·
18 min
·
West University Drive
25
Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 380 East
26
Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West University Drive
27
Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West University Drive
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 75 South, TX 121 South
29
Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Expressway
30
Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
31
Turn left onto West Louisiana Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Louisiana Street
32
Turn left onto North Tennessee Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 170.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 43m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.4 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
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 Lubbock, 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 Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 340.7 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lubbock, 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 170.4 mi from Lubbock, TX · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 170.4 miles from Lubbock, 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
$52.04 one way
$104.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.03 | $114.07 |
| premium | $4.59 | $61.58 | $123.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.69 | $151.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.2 | 1 | $35.77 | $16.35 |
| Efficient EV | 85.2 | 0 | $29.81 | $13.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.3 | 1 | $47.70 | $21.80 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:22 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
5 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
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX covers 340.7 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue Q, Marsha Sharp Freeway, US 82 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.4 miles from Lubbock, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.04 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m 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 Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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