Baton Rouge to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baton Rouge from McAllen?
The distance from Baton Rouge to McAllen is 519 miles (835.3 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located WSW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.9 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and McAllen. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Baton Rouge to McAllen
Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & McAllen
- 152 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator