McAllen to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

785.7 miles 1264.5 km · straight line
949.1 miles actual route 1527.4 km · driving distance
16h 51min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is McAllen from Memphis?

The distance from McAllen to Memphis is 785.7 miles (1264.5 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NE of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.1 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — McAllen in Texas and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 McAllen and Memphis. 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 McAllen to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 51min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 13min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~21h 54min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAllen & Memphis

Quick Facts

McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM