McAllen to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1332 miles 2143.7 km · straight line
1546.8 miles actual route 2489.3 km · driving distance
29h 3min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is McAllen from Raleigh?

The distance from McAllen to Raleigh is 1332 miles (2143.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1546.8 miles, taking about 29h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — McAllen in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 3min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 52min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~37h 46min $186–$541* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAllen & Raleigh

Quick Facts

McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 444 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM