Durham, North Carolina to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1325 miles 2132.4 km · straight line
1590 miles estimated 2558.9 km · driving distance
31h 59min estimated drive time
$153 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from McAllen?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to McAllen is 1325 miles (2132.4 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located WSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1590 miles, taking about 31h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to McAllen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 59min $153 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 23min $127–$239* Budget
Train ~41h 35min $191–$557* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & McAllen

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 442 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients