Long Island to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1392.4 miles 2240.9 km · straight line
1583.4 miles actual route 2548.3 km · driving distance
29h 17min estimated drive time
$152 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from McKinney?

The distance from Long Island to McKinney is 1392.4 miles (2240.9 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1583.4 miles, taking about 29h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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 Long Island and McKinney. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 17min $152 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 8min $127–$238* Budget
Train ~38h 4min $190–$554* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & McKinney

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 464 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM