Baltimore to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1541.1 miles 2480.1 km · straight line
1795.1 miles actual route 2888.9 km · driving distance
33h 21min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from McAllen?

The distance from Baltimore to McAllen is 1541.1 miles (2480.1 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1795.1 miles, taking about 33h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and McAllen in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and McAllen. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to McAllen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 21min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 1min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~43h 21min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & McAllen

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 514 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM