Driving from Houston to McAllen
McAllen lies 486 km (302 mi) south-west of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 593 km (368 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Houston | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 78501–78505 |
Where to book car hire from Houston to McAllen
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Staying in McAllen
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from Houston?
486 km (302 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston; by road roughly 593 km (368 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to McAllen by car?
About 6 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston 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.