Connecting Texarkana to McKinney, this 162.3-mile journey takes you across the Great Plains of Texas. Expect a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, and Summerhill Road rather than major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, the drive is budget-friendly and straightforward for most travelers. Because this route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.7 miles from Texarkana, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
122.7 mi
2h 2m
US 380
28.1 mi
32m
Lee Street
4.2 mi
7m
New Boston Road
2.1 mi
3m
North McDonald Street
1.1 mi
1m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Summerhill Road
0.8 mi
1m
Jarvis Parkway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 122.7 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, TX and McKinney, TX.
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Start on US 67; US 82
298 ft·10 sec·West 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
384 ft·15 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 67; US 82
0.8 mi·1 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Turn right onto TX 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Summerhill Road
5
Turn left onto US 82
2.1 mi·3 min·New Boston Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Sowell Lane
474 ft·9 sec·Sowell Lane
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
8
Merge onto I 369; US 59
0.2 mi·15 sec·Jarvis Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
11
Merge onto I 30
123 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 30
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Spur 302
13
Turn straight onto Spur 302
4.2 mi·7 min·Lee Street
14
Continue on US 380
28 mi·32 min·US 380
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn sharp left onto TX 5
1.1 mi·1 min·North McDonald Street
16
Turn right onto East Cloyd Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·East Cloyd Street
17
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
375 ft·12 sec·South Tennessee Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Tennessee Street
Trip Plan
Since you are planning for a 2-hour and 36-minute journey, departing in the morning allows you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight to spare. You should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the local road navigation and keep your focus sharp. Given the $25 fuel budget, filling up before you leave Texarkana is a smart way to ensure you have enough range for the duration of the trip. Because this route is entirely local, check your navigation apps for real-time traffic updates on Main Street and Summerhill Road before heading out. This flexibility is a major advantage, as you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort level.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.7 miles from Texarkana, TX, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.7 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 36 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.7 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
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 Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, TX
This is one driving day of about 161.4 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Texarkana, 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 I 30 for about 122.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 161.3 — 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|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 82 / New Boston Road
Turn left onto US 82 / New Boston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
5
161.3 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|South Tennessee Street
Turn right onto South Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.39 one way
$48.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$26.69
$53.39
premium
$4.54
$28.82
$57.63
diesel
$5.61
$35.64
$71.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.95
$7.75
Efficient EV
40.4
0
$14.12
$6.46
EV Truck/SUV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Texarkana, TX
Night
in Texarkana on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McKinney, TX
Night
in McKinney on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Sulphur Springs, TX
81 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
3 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
2h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 trip features a turn-heavy profile that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, the route consists entirely of local roads with 0% highway share, offering a different rhythm as you navigate through the region. You will find that the lack of long, uninterrupted stretches makes for a more engaged driving experience. Since the road transitions through various local thoroughfares, you should anticipate frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. It is a practical, hands-on drive that requires you to stay alert and ready for turns throughout the entire 162.3-mile distance.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.7 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 380. 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 Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 161.4 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82 / New Boston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Texarkana, TX to McKinney, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 302 along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 161.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.7 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82 / New Boston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McKinney, TX before heading back.
