Cincinnati to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

787.9 miles 1268 km · straight line
945.5 miles estimated 1521.6 km · driving distance
19h 1min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from McKinney?

The distance from Cincinnati to McKinney is 787.9 miles (1268 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located WSW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 945.5 miles, taking about 19h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 1min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 49min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 43min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & McKinney

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients