McKinney, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from McKinney, TX have 23 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 163 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from McKinney, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

77

Longest Drive

553.1 mi

Alamo, TX

Quickest Drive

11m

Melissa, TX

Plan Around McKinney, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if McKinney, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

McAllen, TX to McKinney, TX 552.9 mi · 8h 3m Alamo, TX to McKinney, TX 530.9 mi · 9h 44m Robstown, TX to McKinney, TX 450.1 mi · 6h 28m Kermit, TX to McKinney, TX 424.2 mi · 7h 33m

Continue From McKinney, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

McKinney, TX to Alamo, TX 553.1 mi · 9h 38m McKinney, TX to Kermit, TX 424.4 mi · 7h 33m McKinney, TX to Monahans, TX 414.3 mi · 7h 10m McKinney, TX to Aransas Pass, TX 414 mi · 7h 29m

Trips from McKinney, TX

McKinney, TX to Alamo, TX

553.1 mi 9h 38m

McKinney, TX to Kermit, TX

424.4 mi 7h 33m

McKinney, TX to Monahans, TX

414.3 mi 7h 10m

McKinney, TX to Aransas Pass, TX

414 mi 7h 29m

McKinney, TX to La Porte, TX

295.4 mi 5h 19m

McKinney, TX to Stafford, TX

288.5 mi 5h 10m

McKinney, TX to Aldine, TX

259.1 mi 4h 34m

McKinney, TX to Bee Cave, TX

237.4 mi 4h 21m

McKinney, TX to Austin, TX

227.6 mi 4h 4m

McKinney, TX to Abilene, TX

207.8 mi 3h 42m

McKinney, TX to Burkburnett, TX

146.6 mi 2h 54m

McKinney, TX to Garland, TX

135.9 mi 2h 35m

McKinney, TX to Mansfield, TX

64.7 mi 1h 18m

McKinney, TX to Fort Worth, TX

59.4 mi 1h 9m

McKinney, TX to Cedar Hill, TX

49.7 mi 59m

McKinney, TX to Balch Springs, TX

40.3 mi 48m

McKinney, TX to Bonham, TX

38.6 mi 46m

McKinney, TX to Flower Mound, TX

35.1 mi 47m

Driving from McKinney, TX

The typical drive from McKinney, TX covers about 163 miles and takes around 2h 59m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 553 miles (9h 38m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving McKinney, TX most often head toward Alamo, TX (553.1 mi, 9h 38m), Kermit, TX (424.4 mi, 7h 33m), Monahans, TX (414.3 mi, 7h 10m), Aransas Pass, TX (414 mi, 7h 29m), and La Porte, TX (295.4 mi, 5h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 163-mile trip from McKinney, TX, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving McKinney, TX and 54 routes heading into McKinney, TX, covering 77 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 553 miles.

The longest mapped route from McKinney, TX covers 553 miles and takes approximately 9h 38m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from McKinney, TX runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from McKinney, TX costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from McKinney, TX include Alamo, TX, Kermit, TX, Monahans, TX and Aransas Pass, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.