How far is McKinney, TX from Plainview, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Plainview, TX is about 360 miles (579.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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 07h 00m.
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 Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Plainview.
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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
1.2 km · 50 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
21.7 mi · 29 min · Avenue E
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.6 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto North Columbia Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Plainview.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Plainview?
The road trip is about 360 miles (579.3 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from McKinney and 180.2 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 $48.76 one way or $97.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 300.51 mi (483.63 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 Plainview
Located in the Texas Panhandle within Hale County, this municipality rests on the semi-arid Llano Estacado plateau at an elevation of 3,363 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1847900, -101.7068400 |
| Altitude | 1025 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-101.70684, 34.18479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $3.84 | $48.76 | $97.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $55.21 | $110.41 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $59.98 | $119.96 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $73.36 | $146.71 |
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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