Origin
Monahans, TX
Afternoon in Monahans on Sunday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
414.3 mi
667 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX covers 414.3 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Avenue, East Sealy Avenue, I 20 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.2 miles from Monahans, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 414.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sealy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Wright Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monahans, TX and McKinney, TX.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Main Avenue
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Sealy Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 20 East: Odessa
5
Merge slight left
337 mi
·
5 hr 40 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 North
8
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
9
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
11
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
12
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
13
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121 North, I 635 East
14
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
15
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
17
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South McDonald Street
19
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
20
Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tennessee Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207.2 miles from Monahans, TX, or about 3h into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.2 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKinney, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monahans, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monahans, TX
This is one driving day of about 414.3 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Monahans, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 207.2 mi from Monahans, TX · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
207 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207.2 miles from Monahans, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKinney, TX
The final approach into McKinney, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McKinney, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.29 one way
$126.57 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $69.35 | $138.71 |
| premium | $4.59 | $74.88 | $149.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.04 | $184.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.50 | $19.89 |
| Efficient EV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.7 | 2 | $58.00 | $26.52 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McKinney, TX
Afternoon in McKinney on Sunday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX covers 414.3 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Avenue, East Sealy Avenue, I 20 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 207.2 miles from Monahans, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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