How far is Del Rio, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Del Rio, TX to McKinney, TX is about 457.5 miles (736.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.2 miles (589.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
457.47 mi
07h 11m
Flight
366.15 mi
589.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.15 mi
Kilometers
589.26 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
457.47 mi
Kilometers
736.22 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rio
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mount Pleasant
TX

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

From Del Rio
228.5 mi
03h 35m
To McKinney
229 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on Spur 297

    1189 ft · 26 sec · Spur 297

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road

    823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden

    547 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223

    2055 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Loop 306

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  25. 25

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  26. 26

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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rio 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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 30%
Veterans Boulevard
90 mi · 20%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 17%
South Crockett Avenue
60.5 mi · 13%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 6%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.3 mi
366.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
03h 35m from Del Rio
Leave By
9:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Del Rio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Del Rio to McKinney?

The road trip is about 457.5 miles (736.2 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.5 miles from Del Rio and 229 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 366.2 miles (589.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 $60.99 one way or $121.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Del Rio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 366.15 mi (589.26 km).

Del Rio

#1 Del Rio

City in Texas, USA

Population35,722
Coordinates29.3627300, -100.8967600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway Spur 297 (-100.89694, 29.362636)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 736 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.14 gal
61.11 L · about $60.99
Round trip
$121.99
32.28 gal · 122.22 L
Estimated CO2
143.4 kg one way
Round trip: 286.9 kg / 633 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.99 $121.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.63 $137.25
Premium $4.59 $74.10 $148.20
Diesel $3.99 $64.45 $128.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Del Rio and McKinney. The current time is 18:58:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.