McKinney to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

836.9 miles 1346.8 km · straight line
979.3 miles actual route 1576 km · driving distance
16h 37min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is McKinney from Tucson?

The distance from McKinney to Tucson is 836.9 miles (1346.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of McKinney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.3 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — McKinney in Texas and Tucson 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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 37min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 56min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~21h 36min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McKinney & Tucson

Quick Facts

McKinney
33.20°N, 96.62°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM