Louisville to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.3 miles 1128.7 km · straight line
820.6 miles actual route 1320.7 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from McKinney?

The distance from Louisville to McKinney is 701.3 miles (1128.7 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located WSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.6 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & McKinney

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM