Ballwin to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.2 miles 811.4 km · straight line
605 miles estimated 973.7 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Ballwin from McKinney?

The distance from Ballwin to McKinney is 504.2 miles (811.4 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located SW of Ballwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Ballwin in Missouri 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 Ballwin and McKinney. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ballwin to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 49min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballwin & McKinney

Quick Facts

Ballwin
38.60°N, 90.55°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients