How far is McKinney, TX from Iowa Park, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Iowa Park, TX is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.36 mi
02h 54m
Flight
129.17 mi
207.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.17 mi
Kilometers
207.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.36 mi
Kilometers
233.93 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 3:54 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Tue, Jun 2, 6:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-06-02T13:00
Arrive Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 3:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From McKinney
72.6 mi
01h 27m
To Iowa Park
72.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Iowa Park.

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 287 East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 368: Iowa Park

    726 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Access Road

    951 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Access Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto FM 368 North

    92 m · 6 sec · FM 368 North

  18. 18

    Continue on North Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway Street

    1290 ft · 43 sec · West Highway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    41 m · 8 sec · North Yosemite Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Cash Street

    45 m · 7 sec · West Cash Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 50%
US Highway 380 West
21.8 mi · 15%
East University Drive
20.4 mi · 14%
US Highway 380 East
8.86 mi · 6%
West University Drive
7.05 mi · 5%
Northwest Freeway
5.27 mi · 4%
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

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 27m from McKinney
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Sunny near Iowa Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Iowa Park?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from McKinney and 72.8 miles from Iowa Park.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Sunny near Iowa Park.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Iowa Park. Straight-line distance: 129.17 mi (207.88 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Iowa Park

#2 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Iowa Park (-98.66867, 33.95148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.39 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.81 $43.63
Premium $4.59 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $3.99 $20.48 $40.97

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Iowa Park. The current time is 13:00:06.

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.