How far is Snyder, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Snyder, TX to McKinney, TX is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.87 mi
05h 51m
Flight
300.84 mi
484.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.84 mi
Kilometers
484.16 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.87 mi
Kilometers
579.15 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in Snyder
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snyder
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive McKinney
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 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
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snyder
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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Snyder
187.9 mi
02h 55m
To McKinney
172 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 145

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 145

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2204 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2179 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1063 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Service Road

    1880 ft · 52 sec · West Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    632 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    34.7 mi · 35 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2641: Preston Smith International Airport

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    813 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 27

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Regis Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Regis Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Kent Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Kent Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East FM 2641

    2 mi · 2 min · East FM 2641

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    150 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  24. 24

    Continue on West University Drive

    11.4 mi · 18 min · West University Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East

  26. 26

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

    69 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Central Expressway

    81 m · 5 sec · North Central Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Louisiana Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Louisiana Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Tennessee Street

    36 m · 3 sec · North Tennessee Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snyder 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 20%
US 82 East
49 mi · 14%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
34.7 mi · 10%
West University Drive
26.5 mi · 7%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
US Highway 380 East
8.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

150 mi · 02h 39m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
300.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 55m from Snyder
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Snyder and Mostly Cloudy near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.9 miles from Snyder and 172 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.99 one way or $95.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snyder and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 300.84 mi (484.16 km).

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#1 Snyder

City in Texas, USA

Population11,005
Coordinates34.1081300, -101.7310100
Altitude1032
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 145 (-101.731009, 34.1082)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.07 L · about $47.99
Round trip
$95.99
25.4 gal · 96.14 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.99 $95.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.00 $108.00
Premium $4.59 $58.31 $116.61
Diesel $3.99 $50.71 $101.42

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 Snyder and McKinney. The current time is 02:53:00.

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.