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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn left onto West University Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Continue on East University Drive
9 mi · 12 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on East University Drive
11.4 mi · 18 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
859 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Idalou Road
634 ft · 21 sec · Idalou Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 289
854 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 289
2940 ft · 1 min · North Loop 289
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Turn right onto Clovis Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Clovis Road
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Continue on Highway 84
11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84
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Continue on US Highway 84
24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
20 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Munday City Hall
Benjamin City Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benjamin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 358.15 mi (576.39 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muleshoe
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.2264700, -102.7238300 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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