McKinney to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.7 miles 641.7 km · straight line
436.9 miles actual route 703.1 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is McKinney from Memphis?

The distance from McKinney to Memphis is 398.7 miles (641.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of McKinney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.9 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — McKinney in Texas and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for McKinney and Memphis. 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 McKinney to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $52–$153* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

McKinney
33.20°N, 96.62°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM