How far is McAllen, TX from Eagle Pass, TX?
The driving distance from McAllen, TX to Eagle Pass, TX is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAllen and Eagle Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAllen and Eagle Pass.
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Start on West Business 83
7 m · 9 sec · West Business 83
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto West Expressway 83
1624 ft · 32 sec · West Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 44 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2898 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto San Dario Avenue
85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
1737 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
42.6 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Ceylon Street
65 m · 4 sec · North Ceylon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ceylon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAllen and Eagle Pass.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 83 North
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving McAllen and Mostly Cloudy near Eagle Pass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAllen to Eagle Pass?
The road trip is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rio Bravo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from McAllen and 134.3 miles from Eagle Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McAllen and Mostly Cloudy near Eagle Pass.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAllen and Eagle Pass. Straight-line distance: 222.1 mi (357.44 km).
#1 McAllen
The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 143,751 |
| Coordinates | 26.2034100, -98.2300100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle Pass
City in Maverick County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,515 |
| Coordinates | 28.7091400, -100.4995200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Pass (-100.49952, 28.70914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $54.81 | $109.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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