McAlester to The Woodlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.3 miles 531.6 km · straight line
396.4 miles estimated 637.9 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is McAlester from The Woodlands?

The distance from McAlester to The Woodlands is 330.3 miles (531.6 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located S of McAlester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.4 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — McAlester in Oklahoma and The Woodlands in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for McAlester and The Woodlands. 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 McAlester to The Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAlester & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients