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Trip from Cleburne, TX to McKinney, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

82.6 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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Downtown Cleburne, TX, TX

Cleburne, TX

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city in Collin County, Texas, United States

McKinney, TX

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Trip Overview

This 82.6-mile drive from Cleburne, TX to McKinney, TX is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, it's a quick trip, making it ideal as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $12. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entire trip, traversing major arteries like West US Highway 67 and North Central Expressway. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.3 miles from Cleburne, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West US Highway 67 31.9 mi 37m
North Central Expressway 26.6 mi 28m
Marvin D Love Freeway 5.5 mi 5m
South R L Thornton Freeway 3.6 mi 4m
West S G Alexander Freeway 2.7 mi 2m
East Henderson Street 2.6 mi 4m
East US Highway 67 1.2 mi 1m
South Tennessee Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: West US Highway 67 — 31.9 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleburne, TX and McKinney, TX.

1

Start on US 67 Bus

49 ft · 8 sec · East Henderson Street
2

Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4

281 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 67 Bus

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Chambers Street
4

Continue on US 67 Bus

0.1 mi · 10 sec · East Chambers Street
5

Turn straight onto US 67 Bus

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street
6

Continue on US 67 Bus

1.2 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 67
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 67 North
8

Continue on US 67

32 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 67

2.7 mi · 2 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 67

5.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 35E

3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 427A Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

422 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
15

Keep slight left at fork

385 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
16

Continue on I 30; US 67

0.8 mi · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Exit 46 Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
20

Merge onto US 75

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on US 75

27 mi · 28 min · North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Exit 38C Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto Spur 399

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spur 399
25

Continue on TX 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · South McDonald Street
26

Turn slight left

281 ft · 10 sec
27

Continue on South Tennessee Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Tennessee Street
28

Arrive at destination

North Tennessee Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 38-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic often found on highways like North Central Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, filling up before you leave Cleburne is a good idea. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 31.9 miles on West US Highway 67, so plan your immediate needs before embarking on that segment. This is a direct route, so focus on maintaining your speed and enjoying the efficient travel.

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 41.3 miles from Cleburne, TX, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 18 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.3 miles or 49m 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 22m

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 Cleburne, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cleburne, TX

This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cleburne, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West US Highway 67 for about 31.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

41 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.

Popular next leg

Dallas, TX to McKinney, TX

31.9 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallas, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Cleburne, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 47.2

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 70.8

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82.6

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 70.8

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 70.8

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 48.1 and 78.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
48.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 427A Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Bouleva...
6
48.5 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Wor...
8
49.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
7
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38C Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.48 one way

$24.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $13.66 $27.32
premium $4.54 $14.75 $29.50
diesel $5.61 $18.24 $36.47

Estimated Tolls: $2.13

Central Expressway (26.6 mi) $2.13

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

$12

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.23 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.56 $5.29

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cleburne, TX

Late night in Cleburne on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McKinney, TX

Late night in McKinney on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

14 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

1h 38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 82.6-mile trip, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 31.9 miles on West US Highway 67, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through different highway segments, including North Central Expressway and Marvin D Love Freeway, as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its focus on speed and direct travel, rather than winding scenic byways.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on West US Highway 67.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 67 and North Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cleburne, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Bryan Street East.

Fort Worth

48.5 mi in | ~58m

Texarkana

48.5 mi in | ~58m

Convention Center

48.6 mi in | ~58m

Bryan Street East

50.8 mi in | ~1h 1m

About the Cities

Starting in Cleburne, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1867

Cleburne is one of those fun close-minded towns named after a Confederate general in the Cross Timbers region. It was first a rendezvous point for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, mostly under Patrick Cleburne, then a watering hole on the Chisholm Trail, then a stop along multiple railroads. But today it's more or less a conservative suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with a couple of museums and a reservoir known as Lake Cleburne.

Top landmarks

  • • Johnson County Courthouse — historic place in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas

Arriving in McKinney, TX

Full guide →

McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on West US Highway 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.13 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at McKinney, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McKinney, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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