Road Trips from McKinney, TX
McKinney is a good starting point for a variety of drives, from quick hops to nearby towns to longer, multi-day excursions. You've got options for mostly flat terrain, and several routes that pass by national parks. If you're looking for a short day trip, there are plenty of places under two hours away. For a more substantial adventure, you can head further south, with destinations over five hours out, some even recommending an overnight stay. The mix of drive scores means you can choose between more direct routes or those with a bit more driving challenge.
Total Routes
38
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
20
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
30 total in this range
Terrell Hills, TX
5h 26m300.3 mi one way
This 5.4-hour drive to Terrell Hills is a longer haul, covering 300.3 miles. It features mostly highway driving with flat terrain and boasts a high drive score of 9. Notably, this route passes by Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
San Antonio, TX
5h 31m305.8 mi one way
San Antonio is a 5.5-hour trip, spanning 305.8 miles. This route is mostly highway with a strong drive score of 9. While it doesn't list specific parks along the way, it's a significant distance for a dedicated road trip.
Amarillo, TX
6h 39m356.8 mi one way
Dumas, TX
7h 26m403 mi one way
Dripping Springs, TX
4h 32m249.4 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Roma, TX
9h 55m550.9 mi one way
This 9.9-hour, 550.9-mile drive to Roma is a true long-haul. It’s categorized as a 'Long-haul drive' with a score of 9. This option is overnight recommended and passes by both San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Donna, TX
9h 44m557.9 mi one way
Dalhart, TX
8h 7m440.8 mi one way
Del Rio, TX
8h 19m456.2 mi one way
Del Rio is an 8.3-hour drive, covering 456.2 miles. Mostly highway with a drive score of 7, this route is overnight recommended. It provides a significant journey without specific park mentions in the route data.
Los Fresnos, TX
10h 2m549.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Roma, TX
9h 55m550.9 mi one way
Terrell Hills, TX
5h 26m300.3 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 31m305.8 mi one way
Amarillo, TX
6h 39m356.8 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 31m305.8 mi one way
Amarillo, TX
6h 39m356.8 mi one way
Dumas, TX
7h 26m403 mi one way
Dripping Springs, TX
4h 32m249.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The mostly flat terrain and nearby parks make spring a pleasant time for drives, especially for routes passing Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Summer
Longer drives like the ones to Roma or Del Rio are best tackled in summer, with overnight recommendations helping break up the heat.
Fall
With good drive scores across many routes, fall is ideal for exploring the varied terrain and hitting the parks before winter.
Winter
Shorter, mostly highway drives to destinations like Allen or Seagoville are practical winter options, avoiding extensive time outdoors.
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