Snyder to McKinney is 376.2 miles and takes about 7h 9m via US 62 and US 82, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you across the Texas Great Plains, offering a straightforward drive primarily on highways. The majority of the trip is on well-maintained roads, making it a good option for a single-day transit. You'll experience a consistent landscape as you traverse the state from west to east. Consider this a practical way to cover significant ground without extensive detours.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.1 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
150 mi
2h 38m
Central East Freeway
71.9 mi
1h 15m
US 82
49 mi
55m
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
34.7 mi
34m
West University Drive
26.5 mi
39m
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi
25m
US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi
12m
Regis Street
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 150 mi, about 2h 38m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~762 veh/hr typical
· worst 911
Quietest
2 AM
~54 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, TX and McKinney, TX.
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Start on County Road 145
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 145
2
Turn right onto FM 2337
0.4 mi·1 min·FM 2337
3
Turn right onto FM 2337
0.4 mi·1 min·FM 2337
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·58 sec
5
Turn right onto West Service Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·West Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
7
Merge onto I 27; US 87
35 mi·34 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward FM 2641: Preston Smith International Airport
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto FM 2641
2.3 mi·3 min·Regis Street
11
Continue on FM 2641
0.8 mi·1 min·East Kent Street
12
Continue on FM 2641
2.0 mi·2 min·East FM 2641
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 82; TX 114
150 mi·2 hr 38 min·US 62; US 82; TX 114
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·40 sec·North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi·53 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi·1 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi·19 sec·Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi·1 hr 13 min·Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·4 sec
23
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi·25 min·West US Highway 380
24
Continue on US 380
11 mi·18 min·West University Drive
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 377; US 380
8.2 mi·12 min·US Highway 380 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 380
7.6 mi·10 min·West University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on US 380
7.6 mi·11 min·West University Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Take the exit
227 ft·6 sec
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
29
Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway
267 ft·4 sec·North Central Expressway
30
Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 mi·1 min·North Central Expressway
31
Turn left onto West Louisiana Street
1.4 mi·3 min·West Louisiana Street
32
Turn left onto North Tennessee Street
119 ft·3 sec·North Tennessee Street
33
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, leaving Snyder in the early morning is advisable to maximize daylight. With only two recommended stops, you can afford to be flexible, but plan your longer breaks around the 150-mile stretch on US 62. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longer highway segment, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $55 is based on average prices, so check current rates before you depart. This route is very manageable in a single day, allowing for potential spontaneous stops if you discover something interesting along the way.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.1 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150 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 83 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.1 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Snyder, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Snyder, TX
This is one driving day of about 376.2 miles and 7h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Snyder, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 150 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 2 and 373.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip|~7m in|FM 2337
Turn right onto FM 2337
Navigation decision point
6
195.8 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
243.9 mi into trip|~4h 29m in|US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
5
316.9 mi into trip|~5h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
373.4 mi into trip|~7h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.53 one way
$103.06 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$57.56
$115.11
premium
$4.23
$62.58
$125.15
diesel
$4.80
$71.03
$142.07
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Central Expressway
(1.2 mi)$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.9
1
$39.50
$18.06
Efficient EV
94.1
1
$32.92
$15.05
EV Truck/SUV
150.5
1
$52.67
$24.08
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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 17, 2026
Origin
Snyder, TX
Late night
in Snyder on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
McKinney, TX
Late night
in McKinney on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
11 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
7h 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 82% of the 376.2 miles on major roads like US 62 and US 82. You'll encounter a long stretch of 150 miles on US 62, which means extended periods of open road cruising. The remaining 18% will be on surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections and slower speeds as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of rural driving and merging onto highways.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near FM 2337.
Driving Effort8/10
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 376.2 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 2 miles (FM 2337): Navigation decision point; at 195.8 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.9 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,386 ft559 ft
Total Climb
116 ft
Total Descent
2,874 ft
Highest Point
3,386 ft
Elevation Range
2,827 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 Snyder, TX to McKinney, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2641: Preston Smith International Airport along the way.
Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 9m. Total distance: 376.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 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.
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 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 McKinney, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (FM 2337): Navigation decision point; at 195.8 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.9 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at McKinney, TX before the return drive.
