Las Cruces to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

593.5 miles 955.1 km · straight line
712.2 miles estimated 1146.1 km · driving distance
14h 20min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from McKinney?

The distance from Las Cruces to McKinney is 593.5 miles (955.1 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located E of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.2 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico 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. 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 20min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 12min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 38min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & McKinney

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients