How far is McKinney, TX from San Angelo, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and San Angelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and San Angelo.
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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
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, Main Street
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East 7th Street
854 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Harris Avenue
1676 ft · 48 sec · East Harris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and San Angelo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
137 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to San Angelo?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from McKinney and 150 miles from San Angelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.98 one way or $79.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 253.22 mi (407.52 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 San Angelo
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
| Population | 101,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637700, -100.4370400 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.99 | $89.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.25 | $84.49 |
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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