How far is McKinney, TX from Muleshoe, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Muleshoe, TX is about 406.9 miles (654.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.2 miles (576.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m 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
406.9 mi
07h 31m
Flight
358.15 mi
576.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.15 mi
Kilometers
576.39 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.9 mi
Kilometers
654.85 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 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
8:56 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
Benjamin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From McKinney
203.3 mi
03h 45m
To Muleshoe
203.7 mi
03h 45m

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
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 18 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 23%
North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 18%
US Highway 84
50.3 mi · 12%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 82
33.1 mi · 8%
West Highway 82
24.4 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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
358.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benjamin
03h 45m from McKinney
Leave By
8:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Muleshoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.9 miles (654.8 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

Benjamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.3 miles from McKinney and 203.7 miles from Muleshoe.

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

The direct path is about 358.2 miles (576.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 $54.27 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benjamin

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 Benjamin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Munday City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Munday City Hall

Munday , TX
121 E Main St, Munday, TX 76371
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Benjamin City Office

Benjamin , TX
303 S Hinton St, Benjamin, TX 79505
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 358.15 mi (576.39 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.36 gal
54.35 L · about $54.27
Round trip
$108.53
28.72 gal · 108.7 L
Estimated CO2
127.6 kg one way
Round trip: 255.2 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.27 $108.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.06 $122.12
Premium $4.59 $65.93 $131.85
Diesel $3.99 $57.34 $114.68

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 Muleshoe. The current time is 05:53:56.

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.