McKinney to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1037.7 miles 1670 km · straight line
1193 miles actual route 1919.9 km · driving distance
21h 37min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is McKinney from Raleigh?

The distance from McKinney to Raleigh is 1037.7 miles (1670 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of McKinney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1193 miles, taking about 21h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — McKinney in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 37min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 56min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 6min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McKinney & Raleigh

Quick Facts

McKinney
33.20°N, 96.62°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM