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Trip from McKinney, TX to Wolfforth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
350.6 mi
564 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 24m
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6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 0m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m
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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Wolfforth, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
McKinney, TX to Wolfforth, TX is 350.6 miles and takes about 6h 36m via US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path across Texas. Most of the route is on major highways, making it a predictable trip. Given the duration and distance, it's a manageable single-day drive for most travelers looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
175.3 miles from McKinney, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m 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 |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | 12 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 Wolfforth, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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North Tennessee Street
2
Turn right onto Hunt Street
0.2 mi
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47 sec
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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
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US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
12
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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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
Turn straight onto US 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
23
Continue on US 82
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward FM 179: Wolfforth
25
Turn straight onto East Highway 62
178 ft
·
4 sec
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East Highway 62
26
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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East 5th Street
27
Turn right onto FM 179
263 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dowden Road
28
Arrive at destination
FM 179
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 36m drive, aim to depart McKinney early in the morning. With only one recommended stop and a 350.6-mile distance, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the 93.5-mile stretch on US Highway 82 West, as services might be less frequent. The $50 fuel cost estimate provides a good baseline for budgeting this single-day trip.
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 175.3 miles from McKinney, TX, or about 3h 26m 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 77 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.3 miles or 3h 26m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolfforth, 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 350.6 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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
175 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.3 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Knox County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Wise County Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.9 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.1 mi from route
TA
2.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.2 mi from 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 350.5 — 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
5
350.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 36m in
|
FM 179 / Dowden Road
Turn right onto FM 179 / Dowden Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.68 one way
$107.36 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $59.24 | $118.49 |
| premium | $4.64 | $64.02 | $128.04 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $85.29 | $170.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.81 | $16.83 |
| Efficient EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.68 | $14.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.2 | 1 | $49.08 | $22.44 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Origin
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Monday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Wolfforth, TX
Late night in Wolfforth on Monday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
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
1 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 36m 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?
You'll spend about 90% of this 350.6-mile trip on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 93.5 miles, primarily on US Highway 82 West. Expect mostly rural cruising with fewer towns and exits for extended periods. This means you'll experience long stretches of open road, typical of traversing the Great Plains.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,316 ft
550 ft
Total Climb
2,782 ft
Total Descent
94 ft
Highest Point
3,316 ft
~350.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,767 ft
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.
Between McKinney, TX and Wolfforth, TX, road signs point toward Abilene and Lubbock.
Abilene
131 mi in
|
~2h 36m
|
via US 82
Lubbock
179.8 mi in
|
~3h 31m
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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.
Top landmarks
- • Heard-Craig House — historic place in McKinney, Collin County, Texas
Arriving in Wolfforth, TX
Full guide →Wolfforth is a suburb of Lubbock, 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 36m. Total distance: 350.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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.
Yes — we found about 17 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 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 Wolfforth, 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolfforth, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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