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Trip from McKinney, TX to Mansfield, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

64.7 mi

104 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m

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, USA; suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Mansfield, TX

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Trip Overview

This 64.7-mile journey from McKinney to Mansfield, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a turn-heavy driving experience rather than highway cruising, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout this entire trip. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transit between these two North Texas cities, without the need for an overnight stop. Plan for a day trip that keeps you engaged with the local road network.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Expressway 19.4 mi 20m
President George Bush Turnpike 17.8 mi 19m
East Broad Street 3.9 mi 7m
I 635 TEXpress 3.5 mi 3m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 3 mi 3m
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 2.4 mi 2m
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Central Expressway — 19.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Tennessee Street

119 ft · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
2

Turn left onto East Virginia Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
3

Turn left onto South Central Expressway

0.6 mi · 52 sec · South Central Expressway
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto US 75; TX 121

19 mi · 20 min · Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 635 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 635

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 635

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 635 TEXpress West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 635 TEXpress

3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 635

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 30 Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto PGBT

18 mi · 19 min · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto I 20

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 453B Toward TX 360 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto TX 360

1.1 mi · 1 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
20

Continue on 360 Toll

2.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on 360 Toll

2.9 mi · 3 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward Broad Street Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn straight onto TX 360

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North State Highway 360
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto East Broad Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · East Broad Street
Use the right lane.
25

Continue on East Broad Street

157 ft · 10 sec · East Broad Street
26

Arrive at destination

East Broad Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Denton, Dallas, and Collin counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carrollton, TX

32 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

Plano, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from McKinney, 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.8 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
21.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 635

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 635
7
22 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 West
8
32.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30 Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush T...
7
32.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
51.2 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.78 one way

$19.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $10.70 $21.40
premium $4.54 $11.55 $23.10
diesel $5.61 $14.28 $28.57

Estimated Tolls: $3.03

Central Expressway (20 mi) $1.60
President George Bush Turnpike (17.8 mi) $1.43

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$3

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.11
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59
EV Truck/SUV 25.9 0 $9.06 $4.14

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 21, 2026

Origin

McKinney, TX

Morning in McKinney on Tuesday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Mansfield, TX

Morning in Mansfield on Tuesday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 18m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a driving experience defined by frequent turns and a close connection to local thoroughfares on this 64.7-mile trip. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter long stretches of interstate driving; instead, your path will follow East Virginia Street and South Central Expressway, eventually merging onto US 75 South for a portion. This profile suggests a more dynamic route, possibly with varying speed limits and more interaction with city traffic. The absence of a defined longest uninterrupted stretch further emphasizes the turn-heavy nature, meaning you'll be constantly adjusting your course.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Central Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Expressway and President George Bush Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.8 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 64.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 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.

Between McKinney, TX and Mansfield, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South.

Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike

32.2 mi in | ~37m

Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South

32.7 mi in | ~37m

About the Cities

Starting in McKinney, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1848

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

Arriving in Mansfield, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1856

Mansfield (Texas) is a fast growing city south of Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth.

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 18m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.03 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 Mansfield, 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 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 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 Mansfield, 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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