How far is Abilene, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to McKinney, TX is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and McKinney.
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Start on South Pine Street
79 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right
110 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
114 m · 15 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
81 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
43 m · 4 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2083 ft · 47 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on East Highway 80
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Highway 80
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
111 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Abilene and Sunny near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to McKinney?
The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Abilene and 104.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abilene and Sunny near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Millsap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millsap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 188.27 mi (302.99 km).
#1 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.21 | $62.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.70 | $67.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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