How far is Iowa Park, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from Iowa Park, TX to McKinney, TX is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa Park and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Park and McKinney.
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Start on West Cash Street
45 m · 12 sec · West Cash Street
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Turn left onto North Yosemite Street
41 m · 9 sec · North Yosemite Street
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Turn right onto West Highway Street
1290 ft · 38 sec · West Highway Street
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Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Access Road
1170 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left
803 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
764 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
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Continue on West University Drive
11.4 mi · 18 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway
81 m · 5 sec · North Central Expressway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West Louisiana Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto North Tennessee Street
36 m · 3 sec · North 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 Iowa Park 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.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
69.8 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park to McKinney?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Iowa Park and 72.6 miles from McKinney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iowa Park and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bowie, TX
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Park and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 129.17 mi (207.88 km).
#1 Iowa Park
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,431 |
| Coordinates | 33.9514800, -98.6686700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
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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