How far is McKinney, TX from Littlefield, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Littlefield, TX is about 374.7 miles (603 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 332.4 miles (535 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m 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
374.66 mi
07h 00m
Flight
332.44 mi
535.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
332.44 mi
Kilometers
535.01 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.66 mi
Kilometers
602.96 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littlefield
Sat, May 30, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Sun, May 31, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-05-30T15:01
Arrive Littlefield
Sat, May 30, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 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
10:00 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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From McKinney
187.1 mi
03h 30m
To Littlefield
187.6 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  17. 17

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  20. 20

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    859 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Idalou Road

    634 ft · 21 sec · Idalou Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northeast Loop 289

    854 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Loop 289

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left

    921 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Loop 289

    2940 ft · 1 min · North Loop 289

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Clovis Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Clovis Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 84

    16.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Delano Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · Delano Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Delano Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

    2212 ft · 44 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 25%
North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 19%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 13%
US Highway 82
33.1 mi · 9%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 7%
US Highway 380 West
21.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
332.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
03h 30m from McKinney
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Littlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.7 miles (603 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.1 miles from McKinney and 187.6 miles from Littlefield.

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

The direct path is about 332.4 miles (535 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 $49.96 one way or $99.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Littlefield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Littlefield. Straight-line distance: 332.44 mi (535.01 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Littlefield

City in Texas, USA

Population5,755
Coordinates33.9173100, -102.3249000
Altitude1085
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Littlefield (-102.3249, 33.91731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.22 gal
50.05 L · about $49.96
Round trip
$99.92
26.44 gal · 100.1 L
Estimated CO2
117.5 kg one way
Round trip: 235 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.96 $99.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.21 $112.42
Premium $4.59 $60.69 $121.39
Diesel $3.99 $52.79 $105.57

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between McKinney and Littlefield. The current time is 15:01:21.

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.