Madison, Wisconsin to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

786.2 miles 1265.3 km · straight line
943.5 miles estimated 1518.4 km · driving distance
18h 59min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from McKinney?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to McKinney is 786.2 miles (1265.3 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located SSW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 943.5 miles, taking about 18h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 59min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 47min $75–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 41min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & McKinney

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients