Origin
Wichita Falls, TX
Morning in Wichita Falls on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
146.6 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX covers 146.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Scott Avenue, Old Jacksboro Highway, Central East Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.3 miles from Wichita Falls, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 146.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Scott 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Scott Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Jacksboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 380 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West University Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 380 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Scott Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on Scott Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scott Avenue
2
Continue on East Scott Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Scott Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Old Jacksboro Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Jacksboro Highway
4
Turn left onto Central East Freeway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Central East Freeway
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
70 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Central East Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
9
Keep slight left
148 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn left onto West US Highway 380
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West US Highway 380
11
Continue on West University Drive
11 mi
·
18 min
·
West University Drive
12
Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 380 East
13
Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West University Drive
14
Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West University Drive
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 75 South, TX 121 South
16
Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Expressway
17
Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
18
Turn left onto West Louisiana Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Louisiana Street
19
Turn left onto North Tennessee Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Wichita Falls, TX, or about 1h 8m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
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 Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX
This is one driving day of about 146.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wichita Falls, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Wichita Falls, TX · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73.3 miles from Wichita Falls, 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
$22.39 one way
$44.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| premium | $4.59 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.57 | $65.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.83 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.52 | $9.38 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
McKinney, TX
Morning in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
Denton, TX
73 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
1 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
2h 16m 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 Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX covers 146.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Scott Avenue, Old Jacksboro Highway, Central East Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 miles from Wichita Falls, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.39 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.
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wichita Falls, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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