Driving from Brownsville to McAllen
McAllen lies 80 km (50 mi) north-west of Brownsville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 98 km (61 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Brownsville | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 186,738 | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 78520–78526 | 78501–78505 |
Where to book car hire from Brownsville to McAllen
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Staying in McAllen
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from Brownsville?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brownsville; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brownsville to McAllen by car?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brownsville and McAllen?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.