How far is McKinney, TX from Borger, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Borger, TX is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m 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
367.4 mi
07h 06m
Flight
321.49 mi
517.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.49 mi
Kilometers
517.39 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.4 mi
Kilometers
591.28 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borger
Sun, May 31, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sun, May 31, 3:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-31T01:19
Arrive Borger
Sun, May 31, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:06 PM to 2:36 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
9:48 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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
183.6 mi
03h 33m
To Borger
183.8 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonald Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on East University Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · East University Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 380 East

  7. 7

    Continue on East University Drive

    11.4 mi · 18 min · East University Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  11. 11

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  17. 17

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  20. 20

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  25. 25

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Hurley Avenue

    2755 ft · 46 sec · North Hurley Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 207

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Original U.S. Route 66

    1.5 km · 1 min · Original U.S. Route 66

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto State Highway 207

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 207

  30. 30

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1792 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Elsie Avenue

    22.9 mi · 34 min · Elsie Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 20%
US Highway 287
55.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

72.5 mi · 01h 15m

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
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
321.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 33m from McKinney
Leave By
9:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McKinney and Sunny near Borger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from McKinney and 183.8 miles from Borger.

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

The direct path is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 $49.01 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Sunny near Borger.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Borger. Straight-line distance: 321.49 mi (517.39 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Borger

City in Texas

Population12,225
Coordinates35.6678200, -101.3973900
Altitude938
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Borger (-101.39739, 35.66782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.97 gal
49.08 L · about $49.01
Round trip
$98.03
25.94 gal · 98.16 L
Estimated CO2
115.3 kg one way
Round trip: 230.5 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.01 $98.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.15 $110.30
Premium $4.59 $59.55 $119.09
Diesel $3.99 $51.79 $103.58

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Borger. The current time is 01:19:31.

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.