How far is Lubbock, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to McKinney, TX is about 340.8 miles (548.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.75 mi
05h 27m
Flight
303.4 mi
488.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.4 mi
Kilometers
488.27 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.75 mi
Kilometers
548.38 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T17:02
Arrive McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
170.1 mi
02h 43m
To McKinney
170.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
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 Lubbock and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Idalou Road

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  24. 24

    Continue on West University Drive

    11.4 mi · 18 min · West University Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East

  26. 26

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    69 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway

    81 m · 5 sec · North Central Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Louisiana Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Louisiana Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 3 sec · North Tennessee Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 27%
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 21%
US 82 East
49.3 mi · 14%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 10%
West University Drive
26.5 mi · 8%
Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
303.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 43m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock 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 Lubbock to McKinney?

The road trip is about 340.8 miles (548.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Lubbock and 170.6 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.46 one way or $90.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 303.4 mi (488.27 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.52 L · about $45.46
Round trip
$90.92
24.06 gal · 91.04 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.46 $90.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.15 $102.30
Premium $4.59 $55.23 $110.46
Diesel $3.99 $48.04 $96.07

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 Lubbock and McKinney. The current time is 17:02:51.

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.