How far is Alpine, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Alpine, TX to McKinney, TX is about 528.5 miles (850.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 457.9 miles (736.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Alpine and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and McKinney.
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Start on West Avenue E
74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
1.2 km · 50 sec · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn straight onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on Rankin Highway
2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 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 Alpine and McKinney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
284 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to McKinney?
The road trip is about 528.5 miles (850.5 km) and usually takes 07h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.6 miles from Alpine and 257.9 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 457.9 miles (736.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.48 one way or $140.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 457.88 mi (736.89 km).
#1 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| 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: 851 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $70.48 | $140.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.30 | $158.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.62 | $171.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.47 | $148.94 |
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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