Brownsville to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.9 miles 815.7 km · straight line
608.2 miles estimated 978.8 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from McKinney?

The distance from Brownsville to McKinney is 506.9 miles (815.7 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located N of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.2 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brownsville 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 Brownsville to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & McKinney

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients