Distance from Jacksonville to McAllen by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to McAllen (TX) is 1047 miles or 1685 kilometers or 910 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to McAllen is 1217 miles (1959 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 170 miles or 274 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and McAllen is 1047 miles or 1685 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to McAllen, is San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to McAllen?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX is 2 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to McAllen Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Jacksonville, FL and McAllen, TX
This map shows the distance from Jacksonville, FL, Usa to McAllen, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Jacksonville, Florida to McAllen, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to McAllen, Texas is 1217 miles or 1959 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX is 1217 miles or 1959 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in McAllen, Texas.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to McAllen, Texas is approximately 1217 miles (1959 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to McAllen take?
Jacksonville and McAllen are 22 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Jacksonville and McAllen

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and McAllen (TX) is 2 Hours.
McAllen time is 2 Hours behind Jacksonville.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in McAllen
2025-12-25, 08:54:30 EST2025-12-25, 06:54:30 MST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and McAllen Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Jacksonville, FL and McAllen, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1217 mi 1959 km 1056.84 nmi
Straight line distance 1047 mi 1685 km 910 nmi
Difference 170 mi 274 km 146 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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McAllen Details

McAllen is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 26° 12' 12.3'' Longitude: W 98° 13' 48''
Latitude26.20341
Longitude-98.23001
StateTexas
Nearest airports to McAllen

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Jacksonville, FL and McAllen, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 36 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 29 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 24 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 24 minutes