How far is McKinney, TX from Four Corners, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Four Corners, TX is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.83 mi
05h 14m
Flight
250.28 mi
402.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.28 mi
Kilometers
402.78 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.83 mi
Kilometers
466.44 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Corners
Sat, Nov 7, 4:55 PM CST
Return by in McKinney
Sat, Nov 7, 10:10 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-11-07T11:40
Arrive Four Corners
Sat, Nov 7, 4:55 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:00 PM CST
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From McKinney
145.2 mi
02h 37m
To Four Corners
144.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Four Corners.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TBT West: Westpark Tollway West

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1919 ft · 46 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward WPT West, SHT South

    47 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WPT West

    102 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on WPT Toll West

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Westpark Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Eldridge Parkway

    91 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Westhollow Parkway

    134 m · 13 sec · Westhollow Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Eldridge Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Eldridge Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellaire Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bissonnet Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bissonnet Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gaines Road

    3172 ft · 1 min · Gaines Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
225 mi · 78%
Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 10%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 7%
Westpark Tollway
3.6 mi · 1%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
2.1 mi · 1%
East Virginia Street
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

221 mi · 03h 50m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
250.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 37m from McKinney
Leave By
6:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Four Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Four Corners?

The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from McKinney and 144.7 miles from Four Corners.

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

The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.29 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Four Corners.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 250.28 mi (402.78 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6685700, -95.6577200
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Four Corners (-95.65772, 29.66857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.71 L · about $36.29
Round trip
$72.57
20.46 gal · 77.42 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $36.29 $72.57
Mid-grade $4.06 $41.54 $83.09
Premium $4.44 $45.41 $90.82
Diesel $5.65 $57.81 $115.62

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Four Corners. The current time is 11:40:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.