How far is Rockport, TX from McAllen, TX?
The driving distance from Rockport, TX to McAllen, TX is about 184.5 miles (297 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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 Jim Wells County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockport and McAllen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and McAllen.
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Start on East Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Take the ramp left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
19.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
658 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on North Padre Island Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto South US Highway 77
3143 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on Driscoll Bypass
4.2 mi · 5 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
11.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 141
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
774 ft · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass
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Turn right onto East King Avenue
16.2 mi · 21 min · East King Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1804 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 336: 2nd Street, 10th Street
1507 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
1.2 km · 1 min · East Expressway 83
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto West Business 83
7 m · 1 sec · West Business 83
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Business 83
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport and McAllen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Falfurrias Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Rockport and Sunny near McAllen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockport to McAllen?
The road trip is about 184.5 miles (297 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Premont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Rockport and 92.1 miles from McAllen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockport and Sunny near McAllen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and McAllen. Straight-line distance: 144.84 mi (233.1 km).
#1 Rockport
Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.
| Population | 10,847 |
| Coordinates | 28.0207700, -97.0560100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McAllen
The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 143,751 |
| Coordinates | 26.2034100, -98.2300100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAllen (-98.23001, 26.20341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
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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