How far is McKinney, TX from Big Spring, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Big Spring, TX is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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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 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Big Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Big Spring.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
240.6 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Big Spring
155 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Lancaster Street
115 m · 22 sec · South Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
92 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Big Spring.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
241 mi · 04h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Big Spring?
The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from McKinney and 158.7 miles from Big Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Big Spring. Straight-line distance: 290.14 mi (466.94 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Spring (-101.47874, 32.2504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.29 | $84.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.37 | $102.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
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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