How far is McKinney, TX from San Elizario, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 644.9 miles (1037.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 574.1 miles (924 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 43m 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
644.95 mi
10h 51m
Flight
574.13 mi
923.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
574.13 mi
Kilometers
923.97 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
644.95 mi
Kilometers
1037.95 km
Drive Time
10h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM MDT
Return by in McKinney
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-18T22:48
Arrive San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:52 PM to 5:22 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:16 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From McKinney
322.1 mi
05h 25m
To San Elizario
322.8 mi
05h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and San Elizario.

  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

    421 mi · 7 hr

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  26. 26

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
570 mi · 88%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 1%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
10h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
574.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 25m from McKinney
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKinney and Sunny near San Elizario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKinney to San Elizario?

The road trip is about 644.9 miles (1037.9 km) and usually takes 10h 51m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 322.1 miles from McKinney and 322.8 miles from San Elizario.

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

The direct path is about 574.1 miles (924 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 $86.01 one way or $172.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McKinney and San Elizario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKinney and Sunny near San Elizario.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 574.13 mi (923.97 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
San Elizario

#2 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1038 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.76 gal
86.15 L · about $86.01
Round trip
$172.02
45.52 gal · 172.3 L
Estimated CO2
202.3 kg one way
Round trip: 404.5 kg / 892 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.01 $172.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $96.78 $193.55
Premium $4.59 $104.49 $208.98
Diesel $3.99 $90.88 $181.76

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McKinney, TX and San Elizario, TX. The current time in McKinney is 22:48:37, although it is 21:48:37 in San Elizario.

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.