How far is McAllen, TX from El Paso, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between McAllen and El Paso is 629.22 miles (1012.63 km).

Flight distance from McAllen, TX to El Paso, TX is 629.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 01 hours 26 minutes to travel from McAllen to El Paso with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from McAllen, Texas to El Paso, Texas is: 791.28 miles (1273.45 km) by car.

Driving from McAllen to El Paso will take approximately 11 hours 15 minutes.

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#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
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#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. It is located on the border between the United States and Mexico. El Paso is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to Fort Bliss.

Population 681534
GPS Coordinates 31°45'31"N 106°29'13"W
Latitude 31.7587200
Longitude -106.4869300
Altitude 1133
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between McAllen and El Paso

The distance between McAllen and El Paso is 1273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 14 hours 08 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.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McAllen, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in McAllen is 05:05:43, although it is 04:05:43 in El Paso.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 26 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 19 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 15 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 13 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 11 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 10 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 09 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 105.7 liters (27.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McAllen and El Paso.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McAllen to El Paso is $84.35 (diesel $111.49).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $84.35 $96.19 $105.46 $111.49

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McAllen and El Paso (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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