How far is McKinney, TX from Odessa, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Odessa, TX is about 379.5 miles (610.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Odessa.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto South McDonald Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
303.8 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Andrews, Crane
774 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pool Road
708 ft · 17 sec · East Pool Road
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Odessa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
304 mi · 05h 09m
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 Sunny leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Odessa?
The road trip is about 379.5 miles (610.7 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.5 miles from McKinney and 190 miles from Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 $50.60 one way or $101.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinney and Partly Sunny near Odessa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 347.84 mi (559.8 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 Odessa
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
| Population | 125,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.8456800, -102.3676400 |
| Altitude | 884 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odessa (-102.36764, 31.84568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
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 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.93 | $113.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.47 | $122.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.47 | $106.93 |
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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