Colorado Springs to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

952.7 miles 1533.3 km · straight line
1098.4 miles actual route 1767.7 km · driving distance
19h 42min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from McAllen?

The distance from Colorado Springs to McAllen is 952.7 miles (1533.3 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located SSE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1098.4 miles, taking about 19h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to McAllen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 42min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 38min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~25h 37min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & McAllen

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM