Origin
McKinney, TX
Evening in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Alice, TX
Drive Time
7h 37m
Distance
439.8 mi
708 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 28m
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6 AM
7h 37m
8 AM
7h 57m
10 AM
7h 44m
12 PM
7h 42m
3 PM
7h 45m
5 PM
7h 56m
8 PM
7h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Alice, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from McKinney, TX to Alice, TX covers 439.8 miles and takes about 7h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Virginia Street, South Central Expressway, US 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.18 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.9 miles from McKinney, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 37m drive with frequent turns across 439.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Virginia 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 37m, 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 McKinney, TX to Alice, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Virginia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pearl Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Virginia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Alice, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
118 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
2
Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Virginia Street
3
Turn left onto South Central Expressway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Central Expressway
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 75 South, TX 121 South
5
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Expressway
6
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
502 ft
·
12 sec
·
Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
7
Continue on North Central Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
8
Turn right onto Elm Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
Elm Street
9
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Pearl Expressway
10
Turn right onto Young Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Young Street
11
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Harwood Street
12
Turn right onto Canton Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Canton Street
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 30 West
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
17
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
18
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
19
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
20
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
23
Continue straight
86 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
25
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
26
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
9 min
27
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Connally Loop
29
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Connally Loop
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37 South: Corpus Christi
32
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 281 South
34
Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
36 mi
·
36 min
·
South Nueces Street
35
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
36
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
37
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
38
Turn right onto North Cameron Street
358 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Cameron Street
39
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
40
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.9 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 3h 48m 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 97 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.9 miles or 3h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alice, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McKinney, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McKinney, TX
This is one driving day of about 439.8 miles and 7h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from McKinney, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 219.9 mi from McKinney, TX · 3h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
220 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 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.9 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alice, TX
The final approach into Alice, 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 Alice, 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
$67.18 one way
$134.36 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $73.62 | $147.25 |
| premium | $4.59 | $79.49 | $158.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $97.71 | $195.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.9 | 1 | $46.18 | $21.11 |
| Efficient EV | 110 | 1 | $38.48 | $17.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.9 | 2 | $61.57 | $28.15 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Alice, TX
Evening in Alice on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
11 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
7h 37m 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 McKinney, TX to Alice, TX covers 439.8 miles and takes about 7h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Virginia Street, South Central Expressway, US 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 219.9 miles from McKinney, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.18 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 37m, 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 McKinney, TX to Alice, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McKinney, TX to Alice, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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