How far is Monahans, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Monahans, TX to McKinney, TX is about 414.3 miles (666.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 382.5 miles (615.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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
414.32 mi
06h 01m
Flight
382.53 mi
615.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
382.53 mi
Kilometers
615.63 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.32 mi
Kilometers
666.78 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Sun, Apr 12, 3:42 PM CDT
Return by in Monahans
Sun, Apr 12, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monahans
2026-04-12T09:40
Arrive McKinney
Sun, Apr 12, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monahans
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Monahans
206.8 mi
03h 00m
To McKinney
207.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · South Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · East Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    337 mi · 5 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
337 mi · 81%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
26.3 mi · 6%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 3%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

337 mi · 05h 41m

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
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
382.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
03h 00m from Monahans
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Monahans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 414.3 miles (666.8 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.8 miles from Monahans and 207.5 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 382.5 miles (615.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 $55.25 one way or $110.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Monahans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 382.53 mi (615.63 km).

Monahans

#1 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.892584, 31.594101)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 667 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.62 gal
55.34 L · about $55.25
Round trip
$110.50
29.24 gal · 110.68 L
Estimated CO2
129.9 kg one way
Round trip: 259.9 kg / 573 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.25 $110.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.16 $124.33
Premium $4.59 $67.12 $134.24
Diesel $3.99 $58.38 $116.76

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Monahans and McKinney. The current time is 09:40:42.

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.