Driving from Heroica Matamoros to McAllen
McAllen lies 81 km (50 mi) north-west of Heroica Matamoros, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 99 km (61 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Heroica Matamoros | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 510,739 | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
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.
Where to book car hire from Heroica Matamoros to McAllen
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Staying in McAllen
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from Heroica Matamoros?
81 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Heroica Matamoros; by road roughly 99 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Heroica Matamoros to McAllen by car?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Heroica Matamoros and McAllen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.