Albuquerque to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.2 miles 946.6 km · straight line
641.9 miles actual route 1033 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from McKinney?

The distance from Albuquerque to McKinney is 588.2 miles (946.6 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 641.9 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and McKinney in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and McKinney. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~15h 0min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & McKinney

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
McKinney
33.20°N, 96.62°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM