McKinney to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

891.9 miles 1435.3 km · straight line
1091.5 miles actual route 1756.6 km · driving distance
18h 35min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is McKinney from Phoenix?

The distance from McKinney to Phoenix is 891.9 miles (1435.3 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of McKinney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1091.5 miles, taking about 18h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — McKinney in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 McKinney and Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 35min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 18min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~24h 10min $131–$382* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McKinney & Phoenix

Quick Facts

McKinney
33.20°N, 96.62°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM