How far is McKinney, TX from Del Rio, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 456.2 miles (734.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.2 miles (589.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.23 mi
08h 19m
Flight
366.15 mi
589.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.15 mi
Kilometers
589.26 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.23 mi
Kilometers
734.23 km
Drive Time
08h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:20 PM to 3:50 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
7:20 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
Mount Pleasant
TX

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
228.2 mi
04h 09m
To Del Rio
228 mi
04h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Del Rio.

  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

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87, US 277 South

    2254 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Bryant Boulevard

    1356 ft · 37 sec · North Bryant Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on North Abe Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Abe Street

  31. 31

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Spur 297

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Garfield Street

    115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Spur 297

    33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
143 mi · 31%
US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 17%
North Crockett Avenue
64.7 mi · 14%
US 277 South
61.3 mi · 13%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 7%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

137 mi · 02h 20m

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
08h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90 mi
366.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
04h 09m from McKinney
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Del Rio?

The road trip is about 456.2 miles (734.2 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.2 miles from McKinney and 228 miles from Del Rio.

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

The direct path is about 366.2 miles (589.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 90 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 $60.84 one way or $121.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 366.15 mi (589.26 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Del Rio

#2 Del Rio

City in Texas, USA

Population35,722
Coordinates29.3627300, -100.8967600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.1 gal
60.94 L · about $60.84
Round trip
$121.68
32.2 gal · 121.88 L
Estimated CO2
143.1 kg one way
Round trip: 286.2 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.84 $121.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.46 $136.91
Premium $4.59 $73.92 $147.83
Diesel $3.99 $64.29 $128.57

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 Del Rio. The current time is 21:44:25.

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.