Fort Worth to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.9 miles 733.7 km · straight line
492.1 miles actual route 791.9 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from McAllen?

The distance from Fort Worth to McAllen is 455.9 miles (733.7 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located S of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.1 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to McAllen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $59–$172* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM