Trip from McKinney, TX to Beaumont, TX

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

Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

301.7 mi

485 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 39m ★

6 AM

5h 52m

8 AM

6h 18m

10 AM

6h 1m

12 PM

5h 59m

3 PM

6h 3m

5 PM

6h 17m

8 PM

5h 44m

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

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city in Collin County, Texas, United States

McKinney, TX

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city and county seat of Jefferson County, State of Texas, United States

Beaumont, TX

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Trip Overview

McKinney, TX to Beaumont, TX is 301.7 miles and takes about 5 hours 52 minutes via US Highway 69 South and US Highway 69 North, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive traverses the heart of Texas, moving from the rolling terrain of the Great Plains into areas that are flatter. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from one point to another within the state.

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

150.8 miles from McKinney, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 69 South	86.4 mi	1h 38m
East Denman Avenue	38.5 mi	43m
US Highway 69 North	33 mi	37m
Toll 49	27.1 mi	29m
West Princeton Drive	24 mi	28m
West Lennon Drive	23 mi	27m
Rusk Street	15.1 mi	19m
North Pacific Street	10 mi	12m

Longest stretch: US Highway 69 South — 86.4 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Tennessee Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Tennessee Street

Turn right onto Hunt Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Hunt Street

Turn left onto TX 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · North McDonald Street

Turn sharp right onto US 380

4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

Continue on US 380

24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

Take the exit onto US 380

5.5 mi · 7 min · US 380

Continue on US 69

23 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive

Merge onto US 69

10.0 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Toll 49

27 mi · 29 min · Toll 49

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

Keep slight right at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 69

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Continue on US 69

17 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

5.2 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

15 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

Continue on Loop 287

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

39 mi · 43 min · East Denman Avenue

Continue on US 69

3.0 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

Continue on US 69

6.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

Continue on US 69; US 287

42 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

9.5 mi · 10 min · US 69; US 96; US 287

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

Merge onto I 10; US 90

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 10; US 90

Toward Lake Charles

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Exit 855A Toward Willow Street, Downtown

Continue on Willow Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Willow Street

Turn left onto Calder Avenue

53 ft · 1 sec · Calder Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Calder Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour 52 minute duration, leaving McKinney in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 301.7 miles; a good point might be around the halfway mark, though the data doesn't specify towns. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so factor that into your budget. Watch for the shift from highway to surface roads, particularly on US Highway 69 North, as this can affect your travel time. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility if you need to adjust your departure time.

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 150.8 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.4 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 66 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.8 miles or 2h 55m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaumont, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving McKinney, 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 McKinney, TX

This is one driving day of about 301.7 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from McKinney, 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 US Highway 69 South for about 86.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, TX

151 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

Mineola, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.8 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14092424301

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 301.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hunt Street

Turn right onto Hunt Street

Navigation decision point

81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 69 / North Pacific Street

Merge onto US 69 / North Pacific Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

298.8 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

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

Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

301 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in

Take the exit toward Willow Street, Downtown

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

Exit 855A Toward Willow Street, Downtown

301.6 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in | Calder Avenue

Turn left onto Calder Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.32 one way

$82.65 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$46.16	$92.32
premium	$4.23	$50.18	$100.37
diesel	$4.80	$56.97	$113.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Melissa, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Melissa, TX

Tesla

20 DCFC

Greenville, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Greenville, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

Beaumont, TX - Walden Road - Tesla Supercharger

Beaumont, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bucees Melissa MB.HPC

Melissa, TX

MERCEDES_BENZ

10 DCFC

McKinney, TX - University Drive - Tesla Supercharger

McKinney, TX

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Mckinney, TX

WALMART

8 DCFC

Lindale, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Lindale, TX

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1023

Lufkin, TX

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 3 Blink Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 MERCEDES_BENZ: 1 WALMART: 1 CHAEVI: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.5	1	$31.68	$14.48
Efficient EV	75.4	0	$26.40	$12.07
EV Truck/SUV	120.7	1	$42.24	$19.31

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

McKinney, TX

Afternoon in McKinney on Sunday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 to 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 5:40AM CDT until July 19 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Beaumont, TX

Afternoon in Beaumont on Sunday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

W 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 5:40AM CDT until July 19 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

99°F

Jacksonville, TX

151 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

3 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 52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is about 45% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of the 301.7 miles on faster roads. Your longest stretch without a major change will be 86.4 miles on US Highway 69 South. Expect a transition from highway driving to more surface roads as you get closer to your destination. Keep an eye out for the increase in local traffic and exit density as you approach towns along US Highway 69.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 86.4 mi on US Highway 69 South.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 301.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles (US 69 / North Pacific Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 298.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

634 ft 17 ft

Total Climb

331 ft

Total Descent

942 ft

Highest Point

634 ft

~150.8 mi in

Elevation Range

617 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from McKinney, TX to Beaumont, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.

Jacksonville

118.1 mi in | ~2h 17m

About the Cities

Starting in McKinney, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1848

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

Arriving in Beaumont, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1835

Beaumont is a city in Texas, USA on the northern Gulf Coast, close to the Louisiana state line. It is famous for its early 20th-century oil industry history.

Top landmarks

• Spindletop — oil field in Texas
• Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica — church in Beaumont, Texas, United States
• Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum & Visitor Center — sports museum in Beaumont, 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 5h 52m. Total distance: 301.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.4 miles on US Highway 69 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Beaumont, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beaumont, TX before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from McKinney, TX to Beaumont, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Cherokee County Northbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

QuikTrip

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Minuteman Press

QuikTrip

World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant

Beaumont Children's Museum

Beaumont Escape Room

Imagination Station

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum

Roger's Park

Tilt Studio Beaumont

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

McKinney, TX

Beaumont, TX

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 52m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in McKinney, TX

Arriving in Beaumont, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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