Jacksonville, Florida to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1047 miles 1685 km · straight line
1220 miles actual route 1963.4 km · driving distance
22h 38min estimated drive time
$117 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from McAllen?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to McAllen is 1047 miles (1685 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located WSW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220 miles, taking about 22h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to McAllen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 38min $117 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 10min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~29h 25min $146–$427* Comfort

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM