McAllen to McKinney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.9 miles 793.2 km · straight line
591.4 miles estimated 951.8 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is McAllen from McKinney?

The distance from McAllen to McKinney is 492.9 miles (793.2 km) as the crow flies. McKinney is located N of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.4 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for McAllen 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 McAllen to McKinney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 18min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAllen & McKinney

Quick Facts

McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients