McAllen to Nogales: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is McAllen from Nogales?

The distance from McAllen to Nogales is 846.6 miles (1362.4 km) as the crow flies. Nogales is located WNW of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1015.9 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — McAllen in Texas and Nogales in Arizona.

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 McAllen and Nogales. 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.