Origin
McKinney, TX
Night in McKinney on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
138.2 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
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Jacksonville, TX
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Trip Overview
This 138.2-mile drive from McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, TX is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. You'll encounter a mix of roads, including Toll 49 and US Highway 69 South, with about 33% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, so expect a consistent landscape. This route is well-suited for a single day's travel, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop.
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
69.1 miles from McKinney, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 138.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing efficient highway travel with local road transitions. You'll spend about a third of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 27.1 miles on Toll 49. This section likely provides a faster pace, while West Princeton Drive and US Highway 69 South will offer a more varied driving experience, potentially with more local traffic and lower speed limits. The overall profile suggests a route that isn't a monotonous interstate grind but also not entirely rural.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Toll 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles (US 69 / North Pacific Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunt Street
Turn right onto Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
6
81.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
US 69 / North Pacific Street
Merge onto US 69 / North Pacific Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
4
118.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
118.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
US 69 / South Broadway Avenue
Merge onto US 69 / South Broadway Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Toll 49 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| West Princeton Drive | 24 mi | 28m |
| US Highway 69 South | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| West Lennon Drive | 23 mi | 27m |
| US Highway 69 North | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| North Pacific Street | 10 mi | 12m |
| US 380 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| East University Drive | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Toll 49
— 27.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Jacksonville, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
2
Turn right onto Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hunt Street
3
Turn left onto TX 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North McDonald Street
4
Turn sharp right onto US 380
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East University Drive
5
Continue on US 380
24 mi
·
28 min
·
West Princeton Drive
6
Take the exit onto US 380
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 380
7
Continue on US 69
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 69 South
8
Continue on US 69
23 mi
·
27 min
·
West Lennon Drive
9
Merge onto US 69
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Pacific Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Toll 49
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Toll 49
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
12
Keep slight right at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
13
Merge onto US 69
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Broadway Avenue
14
Continue on US 69
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 69 North
15
Continue on US 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jackson Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 69
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving McKinney in the morning allows you to reach Jacksonville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, plan to fuel up before you leave or at a convenient point along US Highway 69 South, as this is a major artery. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 27.1-mile stretch on Toll 49, to ensure you have enough for this longer segment without needing to backtrack.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 miles.
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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McKinney, TX
This is one driving day of about 138.2 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from McKinney, 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.
The longest stretch is on Toll 49 for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.1 mi from McKinney, TX · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jacksonville, TX
The final approach into Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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
$20.88 one way
$41.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $24.67 | $49.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.51 | $61.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.51 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Jacksonville, TX
Night in Jacksonville on Thursday
Local time
9:49 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.
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
2 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
2h 40m 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 McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, TX covers 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Toll 49, West Princeton Drive, US Highway 69 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 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 $20.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles (US 69 / North Pacific Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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