Driving from Ecatepec de Morelos to McAllen
McAllen lies 739 km (459 mi) north of Ecatepec de Morelos, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 901 km (560 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ecatepec de Morelos | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in McAllen are 1 h ahead of Ecatepec de Morelos right now, so a 11 h 16 min journey lands 12 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in McAllen
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from Ecatepec de Morelos?
739 km (459 mi) in a straight line, north of Ecatepec de Morelos; by road roughly 901 km (560 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ecatepec de Morelos to McAllen by car?
About 11 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ecatepec de Morelos and McAllen?
McAllen is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in McAllen?
The Dollar (USD).
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.