McAllen to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is McAllen from Meridian?

The distance from McAllen to Meridian is 714.1 miles (1149.3 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located NE of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — McAllen in Texas and Meridian in Mississippi.

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 Meridian. 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.