Lafayette, Louisiana to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

339.3 miles 546.1 km · straight line
407.2 miles estimated 655.3 km · driving distance
8h 11min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from McKinney?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to McKinney is 339.3 miles (546.1 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located NW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 407.2 miles, taking about 8h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 11min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 49min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & McKinney

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients