How far is McAllen, TX from Edinburg, TX?
The driving distance from McAllen, TX to Edinburg, TX is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAllen and Edinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAllen and Edinburg.
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Start on West Business 83
7 m · 4 sec · West Business 83
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
7.3 mi · 12 min · North 10th Street
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue
65 m · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAllen and Edinburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North 10th Street
Turn right onto North 10th Street
7.32 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving McAllen and Sunny near Edinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAllen to Edinburg?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lopezville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from McAllen and 5.2 miles from Edinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McAllen and Sunny near Edinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lopezville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Hidalgo
First Vehicle Services
Municipal Presidency of Reynosa
Triple City Bingo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lopezville.
McAllen, Texas
Harlingen, Texas
Brownsville, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAllen and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.8 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 Edinburg
The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 102,374 |
| Coordinates | 26.3017400, -98.1633400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edinburg (-98.16334, 26.30174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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