Jonesboro to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.8 miles 616.1 km · straight line
459.4 miles estimated 739.3 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from McKinney?

The distance from Jonesboro to McKinney is 382.8 miles (616.1 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located WSW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.4 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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. 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & McKinney

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients