Houston to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.2 miles 576.4 km · straight line
406.6 miles actual route 654.3 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Houston from McAlester?

The distance from Houston to McAlester is 358.2 miles (576.4 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 406.6 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and McAlester in Oklahoma.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and McAlester. 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 Houston to McAlester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & McAlester

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM