How far is San Angelo, TX from McKinney, TX?
The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to McKinney, TX is about 286.7 miles (461.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Angelo and McKinney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and McKinney.
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Start on East Harris Avenue
1676 ft · 51 sec · East Harris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2988 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
824 ft · 17 sec · East 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 306 North
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Houston Harte Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · East Houston Harte Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left onto South Danville Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2937 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Tennessee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo and McKinney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving San Angelo and Slight 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 San Angelo to McKinney?
The road trip is about 286.7 miles (461.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 149.7 miles from San Angelo and 137 miles from McKinney.
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 33.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Angelo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 253.22 mi (407.52 km).
#1 San Angelo
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
| Population | 101,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637700, -100.4370400 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
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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