How far is McKinney, TX from Pecos, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Pecos, TX is about 454.2 miles (731 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 419.9 miles (675.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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
454.2 mi
07h 46m
Flight
419.84 mi
675.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
419.84 mi
Kilometers
675.67 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
454.2 mi
Kilometers
730.96 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pecos
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Pecos
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 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
8:28 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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From McKinney
226.8 mi
03h 53m
To Pecos
227.4 mi
03h 53m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Street

    70 m · 13 sec · East Virginia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    72 m · 16 sec · North Kentucky Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Louisiana Street

    1034 ft · 29 sec · East Louisiana Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South McDonald Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McDonald Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    378.5 mi · 6 hr 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Carlsbad, Fort Stockton

    1232 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
385 mi · 85%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 7%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 2%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

379 mi · 06h 20m

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 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
419.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 53m from McKinney
Leave By
8:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Pecos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 454.2 miles (731 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.8 miles from McKinney and 227.4 miles from Pecos.

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

The direct path is about 419.9 miles (675.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 $60.58 one way or $121.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Pecos. Straight-line distance: 419.84 mi (675.67 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Pecos

City in Texas

Population10,488
Coordinates31.4229100, -103.4932300
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Pecos (-103.49323, 31.42291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 731 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.03 gal
60.67 L · about $60.58
Round trip
$121.15
32.06 gal · 121.34 L
Estimated CO2
142.5 kg one way
Round trip: 284.9 kg / 628 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.58 $121.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.16 $136.32
Premium $4.59 $73.59 $147.19
Diesel $3.99 $64.01 $128.02

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 Pecos. The current time is 04:08:36.

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.