McAllen, TX Road Trips
McAllen, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 377 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from McAllen, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
622 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 51m
Laredo, TX
Plan Around McAllen, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if McAllen, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From McAllen, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from McAllen, TX
McAllen, TX to Lubbock, TX
McAllen, TX to McKinney, TX
McAllen, TX to Dallas, TX
McAllen, TX to Houston, TX
McAllen, TX to Austin, TX
McAllen, TX to Montopolis, TX
McAllen, TX to San Antonio, TX
McAllen, TX to Laredo, TX
Driving from McAllen, TX
Expect an average of 377 miles and about 6h 44m behind the wheel when leaving McAllen, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 622 miles (11h 7m), while the shortest is just 145 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from McAllen, TX include Lubbock, TX (622 mi, 11h 7m), McKinney, TX (552.9 mi, 8h 3m), Dallas, TX (498.1 mi, 9h 6m), Houston, TX (349.5 mi, 6h 46m), and Austin, TX (311.4 mi, 5h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 377-mile trip from McAllen, TX, budget about $56 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving McAllen, TX and 2 routes heading into McAllen, TX, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 145 to 622 miles.
The longest mapped route from McAllen, TX covers 622 miles and takes approximately 11h 7m. Shorter options start at just 145 miles.
The average route from McAllen, TX runs about 377 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 377-mile trip from McAllen, TX costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from McAllen, TX include Lubbock, TX, McKinney, TX, Dallas, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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