Los Angeles to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1243.4 miles 2001.1 km · straight line
1427.5 miles actual route 2297.4 km · driving distance
25h 4min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from McKinney?

The distance from Los Angeles to McKinney is 1243.4 miles (2001.1 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1427.5 miles, taking about 25h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 4min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 5min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~32h 35min $171–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & McKinney

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM