Atlanta to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705.3 miles 1135.1 km · straight line
792.1 miles actual route 1274.7 km · driving distance
14h 32min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from McKinney?

The distance from Atlanta to McKinney is 705.3 miles (1135.1 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792.1 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 32min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 26min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 54min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & McKinney

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM