How far is McAllen, TX from Austin, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between McAllen and Austin is 282.34 miles (454.38 km).
Flight distance from McAllen, TX to Austin, TX is 282.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from McAllen to Austin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from McAllen, Texas to Austin, Texas is: 311.72 miles (501.66 km) by car.
Driving from McAllen to Austin will take approximately 04 hours 40 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 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. It is located in central Texas. Austin is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the University of Texas at Austin.
| Population | 995484 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°16'2"N 97°44'35"W |
| Latitude | 30.2671500 |
| Longitude | -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Austin: East 5th Street (-97.743073,30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time Between McAllen and Austin
The distance between McAllen and Austin is 502 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 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 Austin. The current time is 01:05:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.64 liters (11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McAllen and Austin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McAllen to Austin is $33.23 (diesel $43.92).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $33.23 | $37.89 | $41.55 | $43.92 |
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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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McAllen and Austin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
