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Trip from McKinney, TX to Fort Stockton, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 18m

Distance

475.6 mi

765 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 11m ★
6 AM
8h 19m
8 AM
8h 34m
10 AM
8h 24m
12 PM
8h 23m
3 PM
8h 25m
5 PM
8h 33m
8 PM
8h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Collin County, Texas, United States

McKinney, TX

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Downtown Fort Stockton, TX, TX

Fort Stockton, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from McKinney, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 475.6 miles and takes about 8h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 20, East 3rd Street, TX 349 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

237.8 miles from McKinney, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 284.4 mi 4h 47m
East 3rd Street 44.1 mi 48m
TX 349 42.1 mi 43m
Sam Rayburn Tollway 23.8 mi 25m
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway 17.7 mi 20m
TX 121 15.2 mi 16m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
South State Highway 349 10.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 284.4 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.

1

Start on North Tennessee Street

119 ft · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
2

Turn left onto East Virginia Street

228 ft · 13 sec · East Virginia Street
3

Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

236 ft · 15 sec · North Kentucky Street
4

Turn left onto East Louisiana Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Louisiana Street
5

Turn right onto TX 5

2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Spur 399

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on SRT

20 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on TX 121

1.4 mi · 1 min · TX 121
9

Continue on SRT

3.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on TX 121

6.9 mi · 7 min · TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121

6.9 mi · 7 min · TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire Use the left / right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express

0.7 mi · 42 sec · TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll Use the left lane.
13

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
16

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
18

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 20

284 mi · 4 hr 47 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
23

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

349 ft · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
24

Turn left onto TX 349 Bus

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Rankin Highway
25

Continue on TX 349

10 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
26

Continue on TX 349

42 mi · 43 min · TX 349
Use the straight lane.
27

Turn right onto US 67; TX 349

18 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
28

Continue on US 67

44 mi · 48 min · East 3rd Street
29

Take the exit onto US 385

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 385
Exit 261 Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
30

Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 385

0.8 mi · 57 sec · East US Highway 290
31

Continue on I 10 Bus; US 385

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
32

Turn right onto FM 1053

246 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
33

Turn left onto West 10th Street

55 ft · 1 sec · West 10th Street
34

Arrive at destination

West 10th Street

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 237.8 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 105 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 237.8 miles or 4h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 237.8 miles or 4h 9m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, 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.

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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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from McKinney, TX

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fort Stockton, TX

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from McKinney, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mount Pleasant, TX

238 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Mount Pleasant, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mount Pleasant, TX

238 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mount Pleasant, TX after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Mineral Wells, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 237.8 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Paisano Pete

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 475.6

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003362166

Fort Stockton Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 475.6

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14323362264

Visit website

James Rooney Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 475.6

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14323365085

Visit website

Annie Riggs Memorial Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 475.6

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14323362167

Visit website

Historic Fort Stockton

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 475.6

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14323362400

Visit website

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174103185

Visit website

House of Shine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18176018850

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.9

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 473.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | TX 5 / South McDonald Street

Turn right onto TX 5 / South McDonald Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
35.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | TX 121

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
7
42.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | TX 121 Express

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Expres...
7
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
6
473.2 mi into trip | ~8h 15m in | US 385

Take the exit onto US 385 toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 261 Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: F...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$71.86 one way

$143.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 166 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $78.66 $157.32
premium $4.54 $84.92 $169.83
diesel $5.61 $105.01 $210.01

Estimated Tolls: $1.91

Sam Rayburn Tollway (23.8 mi) $1.91

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Tolls

$2

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$204–$314

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 166.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 142.7 1 $49.94 $22.83
Efficient EV 118.9 1 $41.62 $19.02
EV Truck/SUV 190.2 2 $66.58 $30.44

Gas CO2

166 kg

EV CO2

56 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

McKinney, TX

Afternoon in McKinney on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 7:48PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued April 13 at 2:24PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Fort Stockton, TX

Afternoon in Fort Stockton on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

12 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

8h 18m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

475.6 mi in 8h 18m, mostly highway — 284.4 mi of that is on I 20.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.4 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East 3rd Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near TX 5 / South McDonald Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 475.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between McKinney, TX and Fort Stockton, TX, road signs point toward Arlington, Grand Praire, Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa and Rankin.

Arlington

35.7 mi in | ~40m | via TX 121

Grand Praire

35.7 mi in | ~40m | via TX 121

Sh 349 Business

358.3 mi in | ~6h 11m

Sh 349: Lamesa

358.3 mi in | ~6h 11m

Rankin

358.3 mi in | ~6h 11m

About the Cities

Starting in McKinney, TX

Full guide →

McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 284.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.

Expect about $1.91 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Rayburn Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Stockton, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Stockton, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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