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Trip from McKinney, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

228.8 mi

368 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m

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

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McKinney, TX

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

Mount Pleasant, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from McKinney, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX covers 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.9 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.57 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

114.4 miles from McKinney, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 228.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 8m highway drive covering 228.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Sam Rayburn Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.9 miles on I 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 145.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Sam Rayburn Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Virginia 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 228.8 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: near the start (East Virginia Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Virginia Street

Turn left onto East Virginia Street

Navigation decision point

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

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 Mount Pleasant, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.

Arlington

35.7 mi in | ~40m | via TX 121

Grand Praire

35.7 mi in | ~40m | via TX 121

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 145.9 mi 2h 28m
Sam Rayburn Tollway 23.8 mi 25m
TX 121 15.2 mi 16m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
West Freeway 6 mi 6m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.1 mi 4m
County Road 640 4.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 145.9 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Mount Pleasant, 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

146 mi · 2 hr 28 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
22

Take the exit

233 ft · 8 sec
Toward Wells Lane
23

Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 47 sec · West Interstate 20
24

Turn left onto Wells Lane

263 ft · 9 sec · Wells Lane
25

Turn right onto West Interstate 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 20
26

Turn left onto County Road 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 287
27

Turn right onto County Road 640

4.1 mi · 7 min · County Road 640
28

Turn left onto FM 1235

3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1235
29

Turn slight right onto County Road 302

339 ft · 15 sec · County Road 302
30

Turn left onto County Road 301

437 ft · 20 sec · County Road 301
31

Continue on County Road 301

71 ft · 3 sec · County Road 301
32

Arrive at destination

County Road 301

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 114.4 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 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 50 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from McKinney, TX

This is one driving day of about 228.8 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 I 20 for about 145.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.4 mi from McKinney, TX · 2h 4m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weatherford, TX

114 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

Watauga, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mineral Wells, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.4 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 145.9 miles.

Arriving in Mount Pleasant, TX

The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, TX.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Coppell Nature Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.7

Coppell, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19723043581

Visit website

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.3

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14695273278

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 65.4

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.3

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19726251106

Visit website

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 32.7

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174103185

Visit website

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

House of Shine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 32.7

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18176018850

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.57 one way

$69.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $37.84 $75.68
premium $4.54 $40.85 $81.70
diesel $5.61 $50.52 $101.03

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

$35

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Allen Watters Village - Tesla Supercharger

Allen, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shops at Stonebriar - Tesla Supercharger

Frisco, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

McKinney, TX

WALMART

8 DCFC

380 Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

McKinney, TX

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stacy Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

McKinney, TX

Tesla

8 DCFC

Shoppes at Fairview Town Center

Fairview, TX

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

6495 Dallas Pkwy

Frisco, TX

HYPERFUEL

4 DCFC

BTF EV POWER LINK 1

McKinney, TX

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 WALMART: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 HYPERFUEL: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.6 0 $24.02 $10.98
Efficient EV 57.2 0 $20.02 $9.15
EV Truck/SUV 91.5 1 $32.03 $14.64

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

McKinney, TX

Evening in McKinney on Thursday

Local time

7:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Pleasant, TX

Evening in Mount Pleasant on Thursday

Local time

7:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

18 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

4h 8m 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 McKinney, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX covers 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 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 $34.57 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 228.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Virginia Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between McKinney, TX and Mount Pleasant, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.

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