How far is McKinney, TX from Stanton, TX?

The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Stanton, TX is about 337.7 miles (543.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.73 mi
05h 51m
Flight
309.79 mi
498.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.79 mi
Kilometers
498.56 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.73 mi
Kilometers
543.53 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKinney
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKinney
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From McKinney
168.6 mi
02h 55m
To Stanton
169.1 mi
02h 55m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Stanton

    136 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North I-20 Service Road

    707 ft · 12 sec · North I-20 Service Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Business I-20

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Business I-20

  25. 25

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Mary Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
268 mi · 79%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
32.1 mi · 10%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
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

262 mi · 04h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
309.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
02h 55m from McKinney
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.7 miles (543.5 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from McKinney and 169.1 miles from Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.05 one way or $90.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 309.79 mi (498.56 km).

McKinney

#1 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

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

#2 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinney (-96.61527, 33.19762)
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.11 L · about $45.05
Round trip
$90.09
23.84 gal · 90.22 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.05 $90.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.68 $101.37
Premium $4.59 $54.72 $109.45
Diesel $3.99 $47.60 $95.19

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 Stanton. The current time is 05:53:32.

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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.