Origin
Kaufman, TX
Afternoon in Kaufman on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaufman, 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 11m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaufman, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Kaufman to McKinney, you can expect a straightforward 62.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on major arteries like US 175, the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, and the North Central Expressway. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Both your starting point and destination sit within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent regional feel as you navigate through North Texas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 175 | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| North Central Expressway | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| South Tennessee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South McDonald Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spur 399 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ed Hall Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 175
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaufman, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on TX 243
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
2
Turn right onto TX 243
233 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Turn left onto TX 243
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Grove Street
4
Turn straight onto TX 243
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ed Hall Drive
5
Take the ramp onto TX 243
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
TX 243
Toward US 175 West
6
Merge onto US 175
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 635
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 75
17 mi
·
18 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
17
Continue on TX 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
18
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
19
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Kaufman, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 20.7 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
9
21.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
8
40 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
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 19A
Toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinn...
7
40.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.35
Central Expressway
(16.8 mi)
$1.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 11m 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 highway-focused experience, as 89% of this 62.4-mile route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend a good portion of your time on major interstates, providing a steady, predictable pace for your journey. The drive features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.7 miles along US 175, allowing you to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to the busier loop and expressway sections. While the route lacks the winding character of rural backroads, its reliance on heavy-traffic corridors means you should be prepared for typical highway conditions. Staying alert is key as you maneuver through these interconnected freeway systems.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on US 175.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 175 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 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 62.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kaufman, TX and McKinney, TX, road signs point toward Garland and Srt South.
Garland
21.1 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 635
Srt South
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
About the Cities
Starting in Kaufman, TX
Full guide →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 11m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on US 175. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.35 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 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 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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