How far is McKinney, TX from Andrews, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Andrews, TX is about 379.7 miles (611 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (563 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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
379.66 mi
06h 49m
Flight
349.84 mi
563.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.84 mi
Kilometers
563.02 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
379.66 mi
Kilometers
611 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 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
10:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From McKinney
189.6 mi
03h 24m
To Andrews
190.1 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Louisiana Street

    1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South McDonald Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    243.9 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 176: Andrews

    668 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    975 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 176

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · State Highway 176

  25. 25

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
250 mi · 66%
State Highway 176
60.2 mi · 16%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

244 mi · 04h 07m

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
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
349.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
03h 24m from McKinney
Leave By
10:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Andrews?

The road trip is about 379.7 miles (611 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from McKinney and 190.1 miles from Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 349.8 miles (563 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 $50.64 one way or $101.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 349.84 mi (563.02 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Andrews

#2 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Andrews (-102.54572, 32.31872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 611 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.4 gal
50.71 L · about $50.64
Round trip
$101.28
26.8 gal · 101.42 L
Estimated CO2
119.1 kg one way
Round trip: 238.2 kg / 525 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.64 $101.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.98 $113.95
Premium $4.59 $61.52 $123.04
Diesel $3.99 $53.51 $107.01

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 McKinney and Andrews. The current time is 04:13:24.

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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.