Spanning 127.7 miles, your journey from Longview to McKinney is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains of Texas. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $20, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Because you are traveling entirely within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the drive. This route is best suited for travelers looking for a direct, efficient path between these two Texas hubs without the need for extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.8 miles from Longview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Upshur Avenue
31.9 mi
36m
Lee Street
24.2 mi
28m
West US Highway 69
23.2 mi
26m
Greenville Avenue
23 mi
27m
Joe Ramsey Boulevard
5.4 mi
6m
West Marshall Avenue
5.3 mi
7m
East US Highway 80
4.7 mi
5m
East University Drive
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
East Upshur Avenue
— 31.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, TX and McKinney, TX.
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Start on US 80
5.3 mi·7 min·West Marshall Avenue
2
Continue on US 80
4.7 mi·5 min·East US Highway 80
3
Continue on US 80
1.9 mi·2 min·East Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on US 80
32 mi·36 min·East Upshur Avenue
5
Continue on US 80
1.6 mi·2 min·US 80
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 69
0.8 mi·1 min·North Pacific Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 69
23 mi·27 min·Greenville Avenue
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Continue on US 69
23 mi·26 min·West US Highway 69
9
Continue on US 69
5.4 mi·6 min·Joe Ramsey Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 380
24 mi·28 min·Lee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 380
4.3 mi·5 min·East University Drive
12
Turn sharp left onto TX 5
1.1 mi·1 min·North McDonald Street
13
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·East Cloyd Street
14
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
375 ft·12 sec·South Tennessee Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 27 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you remain on track through the various turns. You should budget about $20 for fuel before you head out to ensure you aren't searching for a station mid-trip. Since there are no designated stops on this 127.7-mile path, consider mapping out your own breaks in the towns along the way to stretch your legs. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your eyes on the road signs closely, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local street markers to guide your progress.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.8 miles from Longview, TX, or about 1h 17m 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
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 Longview, 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 Longview, TX
This is one driving day of about 127.6 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Longview, 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 East Upshur Avenue for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 45.5 and 127.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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45.5 mi into trip|~55m in|US 69 / North Pacific Street
Turn right onto US 69 / North Pacific Street
Navigation decision point
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46.3 mi into trip|~56m in|US 69 / Greenville Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69 / Greenville Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
97.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|US 380 / Lee Street
Turn left onto US 380 / Lee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
127.4 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|East Cloyd Street
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
Navigation decision point
5
127.5 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|South Tennessee Street
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.28 one way
$38.56 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$21.10
$42.21
premium
$4.54
$22.78
$45.56
diesel
$5.61
$28.17
$56.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.86
$8.17
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Longview, TX
Late night
in Longview on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McKinney, TX
Late night
in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 4:22PM CDT until April 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 4:19PM CDT until April 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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
2h 33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your time will be spent navigating local roads like Highway 80, East Broadway Avenue, and East Upshur Avenue. This configuration demands your full attention, as the path relies on connecting local thoroughfares rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. You will find that the road maintains a steady, localized character from start to finish. It is a practical driving experience that favors local navigation over the monotony of major highway travel.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on East Upshur Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 45.5 miles in near US 69 / North Pacific Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Longview, TX to McKinney, TX is easy. At 2h 33m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.5 miles (US 69 / North Pacific Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 69 / Greenville Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.9 miles (US 380 / Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of Texas.
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on East Upshur Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.5 miles (US 69 / North Pacific Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.3 miles (US 69 / Greenville Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.9 miles (US 380 / Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McKinney, TX before heading back.
