Origin
Orange, TX
Late night in Orange on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, TX to McKinney, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
343.9 mi
553 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orange, TX to McKinney, TX covers 343.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Green Avenue, Macarthur Drive, Strickland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.96 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
172 miles from Orange, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 343.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Green Avenue 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orange, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Green Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macarthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Strickland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastex Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Green Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on 7th Street
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Green Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Avenue
3
Continue on Macarthur Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
4
Turn right onto Strickland Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Strickland Drive
5
Continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
6
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West I-10 Service Road
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
8
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
20 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
14
Turn straight
305 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
16
Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
19
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
20
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
21
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
22
Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
23
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
24
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
25
Continue on US Highway 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
26
Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
27
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 20 East, I 635 North
29
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
31
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
33
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 75 North: McKinney
34
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
North Central Expressway
35
Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
36
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
37
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
38
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
39
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
40
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
41
Arrive at your destination
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 172 miles from Orange, TX, or about 2h 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orange, 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.
+
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 Orange, TX
This is one driving day of about 343.9 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orange, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172 mi from Orange, TX · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 172 miles from Orange, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKinney, TX
The final approach into McKinney, 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 McKinney, 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
$51.96 one way
$103.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $56.88 | $113.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $61.40 | $122.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.93 | $151.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.11 | $16.51 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.09 | $13.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.15 | $22.01 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Garland, TX
172 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
18 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
5h 30m 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 Orange, TX to McKinney, TX covers 343.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Avenue, Macarthur Drive, Strickland Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172 miles from Orange, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.96 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 straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orange, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orange, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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