Origin
McKinney, TX
Morning in McKinney on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
339.9 mi
547 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
McKinney to Lubbock is 339.9 miles and takes about 6h 24m via US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, starting in North Texas and heading west. The majority of your travel will be on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward drive. It's a solid option if you need to get from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area to West Texas efficiently, with minimal fuss.
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
169.9 miles from McKinney, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| North US Highway 287 | 71.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 380 West | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| East University Drive | 20.4 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 380 East | 8.9 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
2
Turn right onto Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hunt Street
3
Turn left onto TX 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North McDonald Street
4
Turn left onto US 380
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West University Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 380
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East University Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 380
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 380 East
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 377; US 380
11 mi
·
18 min
·
East University Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 380
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 380 West
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
10
Merge onto US 81; US 287
72 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North US Highway 287
11
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
12
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
13
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
14
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
16
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
17
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
18
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
20
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
21
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
22
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
23
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 19th Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, starting in the morning is recommended to give you plenty of daylight for the entire trip. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 93.5-mile stretch on US Highway 82 West, as services can be spaced out in West Texas. Your estimated fuel cost is around $51, so budget accordingly before you depart.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.9 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 75 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.9 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McKinney, 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 McKinney, TX
This is one driving day of about 339.9 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.9 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 82 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 182.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hunt Street
Turn right onto Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 380 / West University Drive
Turn left onto US 380 / West University Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
131 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
5
179.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
4
182.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.36 one way
$102.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $56.22 | $112.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $60.69 | $121.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.05 | $150.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102 | 1 | $35.69 | $16.32 |
| Efficient EV | 85 | 0 | $29.74 | $13.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136 | 1 | $47.59 | $21.75 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
2 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
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the trip on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of cruising on US Highway 82 West for 93.5 miles, offering a consistent pace. Expect mostly rural cruising with fewer exits compared to driving through a major metropolitan area. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 380 / West University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 131 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from McKinney, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
131 mi in
|
~2h 36m
|
via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in McKinney, TX
Full guide →Founded 1848
McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →“Hub City” · Founded 1890
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
Top landmarks
- • Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
- • Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
- • Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, 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 6h 24m. Total distance: 339.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lubbock, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 380 / West University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 131 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lubbock, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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