How far is Horizon City, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to McKinney, TX is about 647.3 miles (1041.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 568.7 miles (915.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 09h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horizon City and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and McKinney.
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Start on Jasper Drive
20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive
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Turn left onto Darrington Road
780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street
535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East
3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
772 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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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 Horizon City and McKinney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Horizon City and Sunny then 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 Horizon City to McKinney?
The road trip is about 647.3 miles (1041.8 km) and usually takes 09h 17m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 323.2 miles from Horizon City and 324.2 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 568.7 miles (915.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 MDT. 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 $86.31 one way or $172.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 203 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and McKinney, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horizon City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 568.67 mi (915.18 km).
#1 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,642 |
| Coordinates | 31.6926100, -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| 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: 1042 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 04m |
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 | $86.31 | $172.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $97.12 | $194.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.86 | $209.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $91.20 | $182.40 |
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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