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Trip from McKinney, TX to Lumberton, TX

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

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

286.9 mi

462 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m

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 in Texas, United States

Lumberton, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking from McKinney, Texas, to Lumberton, Texas, this 286.9-mile journey is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. You'll navigate a mix of major highways, with about 42% of your drive on high-speed roads, making it a relatively efficient passage through the Great Plains region. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is approximately $43, and with one recommended stop, it’s designed for a straightforward drive. This route offers a practical way to cover ground within Texas without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for a full day at your destination.

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

143.4 miles from McKinney, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 69 South 82.3 mi 1h 33m
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 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Lumberton, 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 sharp right onto US 380

4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
5

Continue on US 380

24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
6

Take the exit onto US 380

5.5 mi · 7 min · US 380
7

Continue on US 69

23 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
8

Continue on US 69

23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive
9

Merge onto US 69

10.0 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Toll 49

27 mi · 29 min · Toll 49
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
12

Keep slight right at fork

200 ft · 6 sec
13

Merge onto US 69

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue
14

Continue on US 69

17 mi · 19 min · US Highway 69 North
15

Continue on US 69

5.2 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street
16

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North
17

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive
18

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
19

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street
20

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
21

Continue on US 69

15 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
23

Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
24

Continue on Loop 287

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
25

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
26

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

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
27

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
28

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

39 mi · 43 min · East Denman Avenue
29

Continue on US 69

3.0 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue
30

Continue on US 69

6.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
31

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street
32

Continue on US 69; US 287

38 mi · 43 min · US Highway 69 South
33

Turn left onto West Chance Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · West Chance Road
34

Turn right onto US 96

70 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
35

Arrive at destination

US 96

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 37-minute duration, starting your drive from McKinney early in the morning is advisable to maximize your time in Lumberton. Plan for one stop to break up the 286.9 miles; the longest stretch is over 80 miles, so consider a mid-drive pause. The fuel cost is estimated at $43, so ensure your tank is full before departing to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between US Highway 69 South and North, as well as East Denman Avenue, to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.

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 143.4 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 63 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.4 miles or 2h 47m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lumberton, 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 286.9 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 82.3 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

143 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

Sulphur Springs, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.4 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.

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.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

Knupple Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 286.9

Silsbee, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.6 — 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 | ~0m in | Hunt Street

Turn right onto Hunt Street

Navigation decision point

6
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.
5
118.1 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

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

Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
4
118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
118.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 69 / South Broadway Avenue

Merge onto US 69 / South Broadway Avenue

Merge point - match speed before joining

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.35 one way

$86.70 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $47.45 $94.90
premium $4.54 $51.22 $102.45
diesel $5.61 $63.34 $126.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.1 1 $30.12 $13.77
Efficient EV 71.7 0 $25.10 $11.48
EV Truck/SUV 114.8 1 $40.17 $18.36

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

McKinney, TX

Morning in McKinney on Sunday

Local time

6:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lumberton, TX

Morning in Lumberton on Sunday

Local time

6:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Jacksonville, TX

143 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

1 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

5h 37m 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 drive presents a mixed profile, blending faster highway stretches with more localized roads. While 42% of the route is on highways, you'll also experience segments on roads like East Denman Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 82.3 miles on US Highway 69 South, offering a good period of consistent travel. Expect the road character to shift as you progress from the northern parts of Texas towards the southeastern region, transitioning from broader highways to potentially more varied terrain.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.3 mi on US Highway 69 South.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hunt Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 118.1 miles: 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.

On the drive from McKinney, TX to Lumberton, 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 →

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 5h 37m. Total distance: 286.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82.3 miles on US Highway 69 South. 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.

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 81.1 miles (US 69 / North Pacific Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lumberton, 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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