How far is McKinney, TX from Longview, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Longview, TX is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.34 mi
02h 33m
Flight
119 mi
191.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119 mi
Kilometers
191.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.34 mi
Kilometers
204.94 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Emory
TX

City in Texas, USA

From McKinney
63.6 mi
01h 16m
To Longview
63.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lennon Drive

    23 mi · 27 min · West Lennon Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pacific Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East United States Highway 80

    32.4 mi · 38 min · East United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 80

    4.7 mi · 5 min · US Highway 80

  14. 14

    Continue on West Marshall Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · West Marshall Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Marshall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East United States Highway 80
32.4 mi · 25%
West Princeton Drive
29.5 mi · 23%
US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 18%
West Lennon Drive
23 mi · 18%
West Marshall Avenue
5.34 mi · 4%
US Highway 80
4.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East United States Highway 80

Continue on East United States Highway 80

32.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emory
01h 16m from McKinney
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Longview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Emory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from McKinney and 63.8 miles from Longview.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Longview.

Stop Ideas Near Emory

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emory, 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 Emory.

RAIL

Mineola

35 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

72 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

80 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Longview. Straight-line distance: 119 mi (191.51 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Longview

The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.

Population81,728
Coordinates32.5007000, -94.7404900
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Longview (-94.74049, 32.5007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.59 $20.61 $41.23
Diesel $3.99 $17.93 $35.86

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 Longview. The current time is 00:46:13.

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.