How far is McAllen, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between McAllen and Houston is 301.78 miles (485.67 km).
Flight distance from McAllen, TX to Houston, TX is 301.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from McAllen to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from McAllen, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 361.11 miles (581.16 km) by car.
Driving from McAllen to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 32 minutes.
#1 McAllen
The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It is located on the Rio Grande River in southern Texas. McAllen is known for its many citrus groves, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the McAllen International Museum of Art and the McAllen Civic Center.
| Population | 143751 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°12'12"N 98°13'48"W |
| Latitude | 26.2034100 |
| Longitude | -98.2300100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between McAllen and Houston
The distance between McAllen and Houston is 581 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between McAllen and Houston. The current time is 02:50:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.24 liters (12.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McAllen and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McAllen to Houston is $38.5 (diesel $50.88).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $38.5 | $43.9 | $48.13 | $50.88 |
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The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McAllen and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
