How far is Brownfield, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to McKinney, TX is about 353.9 miles (569.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
353.86 mi
05h 53m
Flight
327.18 mi
526.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.18 mi
Kilometers
526.55 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.86 mi
Kilometers
569.49 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Brownfield
191.8 mi
02h 56m
To McKinney
162.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownfield and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownfield and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on Lubbock Road

    13 m · 10 sec · Lubbock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tahoka Road

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Tahoka Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1998 ft · 49 sec · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 84

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownfield and McKinney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 52%
US Highway 84
74.6 mi · 21%
Tahoka Road
52.5 mi · 15%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 7%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 4%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
327.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 56m from Brownfield
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownfield 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 Brownfield to McKinney?

The road trip is about 353.9 miles (569.5 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.8 miles from Brownfield and 162.1 miles from McKinney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.20 one way or $94.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 327.18 mi (526.55 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 East (-102.274358, 33.181204)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.49 gal
47.27 L · about $47.20
Round trip
$94.40
24.98 gal · 94.54 L
Estimated CO2
111 kg one way
Round trip: 222 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.20 $94.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.11 $106.21
Premium $4.59 $57.34 $114.68
Diesel $3.99 $49.87 $99.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownfield and McKinney. The current time is 03:19:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.