Hays to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420.7 miles 677.1 km · straight line
504.9 miles estimated 812.5 km · driving distance
10h 9min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Hays from McKinney?

The distance from Hays to McKinney is 420.7 miles (677.1 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located SSE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.9 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and McKinney in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Hays 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 Hays to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 9min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 11min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 39min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & McKinney

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients