Origin
McKinney, TX
Evening in McKinney on Tuesday
Local time
8:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Port Neches, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
313.3 mi
504 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
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6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
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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Port Neches, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from McKinney, TX to Port Neches, TX covers 313.3 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 69 South, East Denman Avenue, US Highway 69 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.4 miles on US Highway 69 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.34 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
156.7 miles from McKinney, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from McKinney, TX to Port Neches, TX covers 313.3 miles and takes about 6h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 69 South is the longest continuous segment at about 86.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 313.3 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 0.1 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 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hunt Street
Turn right onto Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
6
81.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
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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
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~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
6
298.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
6
300.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 50m in
Take the exit toward Spur 380: Martin Luther King Parkway, Magnolia Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 854
Toward Spur 380: Martin Luther King Parkway, Ma...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from McKinney, TX to Port Neches, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.
Jacksonville
118.1 mi in
|
~2h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 69 South | 86.4 mi | 1h 38m |
| East Denman Avenue | 38.5 mi | 43m |
| US Highway 69 North | 33 mi | 37m |
| Toll 49 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| West Princeton Drive | 24 mi | 28m |
| West Lennon Drive | 23 mi | 27m |
| Rusk Street | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| North Pacific Street | 10 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 69 South
— 86.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Port Neches, 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
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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
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jackson Street
16
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
17
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dickinson Drive
18
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
19
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
20
Continue on US 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 69 South
21
Continue on US 69
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Rusk Street
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
23
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
24
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
25
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
26
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Timberland Drive
27
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
28
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
39 mi
·
43 min
·
East Denman Avenue
29
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wheeler Avenue
30
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
31
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Magnolia Street
32
Continue on US 69; US 287
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US Highway 69 South
33
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
35
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 10; US 90
Toward Lake Charles
36
Take the exit
492 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 854
Toward Spur 380: Martin Luther King Parkway, Magnolia Avenue
37
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East Frontage Road
488 ft
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 10 East Frontage Road
38
Turn right onto Spur 380
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Gulf Street
39
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 347
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 347
40
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward FM 366: Port Neches
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Continue on FM 366
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Avenue
42
Turn left onto Port Neches Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Port Neches Avenue
Use the left lane.
43
Turn right onto FM 365
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Nall Street
44
Arrive at destination
FM 365
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.7 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.4 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.7 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Neches, 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 313.3 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US Highway 69 South for about 86.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.7 mi from McKinney, TX · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 156.7 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.4 miles.
Arriving in Port Neches, TX
The final approach into Port Neches, 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 Port Neches, 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
$47.34 one way
$94.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.17 | $138.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
| Efficient EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Port Neches, TX
Evening in Port Neches on Tuesday
Local time
8:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Garland, TX
157 mi in
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
10 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
6h 10m 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 Port Neches, TX covers 313.3 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 69 South, East Denman Avenue, US Highway 69 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.7 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 $47.34 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 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 21 significant decision points across 313.3 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: 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.
On the drive from McKinney, TX to Port Neches, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.
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