McKinney, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from McKinney, TX have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 358 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from McKinney, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
120
Longest Drive
662.2 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 57m
Manor, 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.
Continue From McKinney, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from McKinney, TX
McKinney, TX to Port Isabel, TX
McKinney, TX to Mercedes, TX
McKinney, TX to Donna, TX
McKinney, TX to Roma, TX
McKinney, TX to Los Fresnos, TX
McKinney, TX to Alpine, TX
McKinney, TX to Edinburg, TX
McKinney, TX to La Feria, TX
McKinney, TX to Primera, TX
McKinney, TX to Raymondville, TX
McKinney, TX to Del Rio, TX
McKinney, TX to Dalhart, TX
McKinney, TX to Kermit, TX
McKinney, TX to Rockport, TX
McKinney, TX to Monahans, TX
McKinney, TX to Aransas Pass, TX
McKinney, TX to Dumas, TX
McKinney, TX to Brownfield, TX
Driving from McKinney, TX
The typical drive from McKinney, TX covers about 358 miles and takes around 6h 31m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 573 miles (10h 29m), while the shortest is just 249 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving McKinney, TX most often head toward Port Isabel, TX (573.4 mi, 10h 29m), Mercedes, TX (566.6 mi, 9h 52m), Donna, TX (557.9 mi, 9h 44m), Roma, TX (550.9 mi, 9h 55m), and Los Fresnos, TX (549.9 mi, 10h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.64 per gallon. For the typical 358-mile trip from McKinney, TX, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving McKinney, TX and 60 routes heading into McKinney, TX, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 249 to 573 miles.
The longest mapped route from McKinney, TX covers 573 miles and takes approximately 10h 29m. Shorter options start at just 249 miles.
The average route from McKinney, TX runs about 358 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.64/gallon for regular), the average 358-mile trip from McKinney, TX costs roughly $51 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 Port Isabel, TX, Mercedes, TX, Donna, TX and Roma, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
McKinney, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
202,314
Median Income
$120,273
Median Home Value
$439,500
Median Age
36.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
McKinney, TX at a Glance
Founded
1848
Elevation
630 ft
Area
63 mi²
Notable People from McKinney, TX
A sampling of people born in McKinney, TX.
Guinn Smith
1920–2004
athletics competitor (1920–2004)
Chad Haga
1988
American cyclist
Jason Ralph
1986
American actor
Kenneth Erwin Hagin
1917–2003
American Neo-Charismatic theologian
Katie Sarife
1993
American actress
Conor Doyle
1991
Irish-American soccer player
Alex Puccio
1989
American rock climber
Dillon Anderson
1906–1974
American politician (1906-1974)
Anthony Lynn
1968
American football player and coach
City data from Wikidata (Q51697), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to McKinney, TX
McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Chestnut Square Historic Park, ☏ +1 972 562-8790. Seven restored homes built in the 1850s. Tours available for a small fee. North Texas History Center, 300 E. Virginia Pkwy, ☏ +1 972 542-9457.
Culver's, 4200 West Eldorado Parkway, ☏ +1 972 548-7500. El Fenix Mexican Restaurant, 3450 S Central Expy, ☏ +1 972 542-7076. Tasty and cheap Tex-Mex. Can be very busy on weekend evenings.
Londoner, 100 N Tennessee St, ☏ +1 972 562-2929. English pub with great food.
Days Inn, 2104 N Central Expy, ☏ +1 972 548-8888. Quality Inn, 1300 N. Central Expressway, ☏ +1 972 542-9471. This hotel is older but is still clean and comfortable.
A great place to get in would be from Dallas. Two major highways connect McKinney: US Route 75 and Sam Rayburn Tollway.
Unfortunately, no major taxicab services or buses serve McKinney. McKinney does not have any agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and their senior bus service, CCART, shut down due to budget issues around June 2013. The best option would be to use a car.
Travel tips adapted from McKinney on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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