How far is it from McAllen, TX, to Alton, TX, ?

The distance between McAllen, TX, and Alton, TX, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from McAllen, TX, to Alton, TX, ?

The drive from McAllen, TX, to Alton, TX, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from McAllen, TX, to Alton, TX, ?

The fastest route from McAllen, TX, to Alton, TX, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Alton, TX from McAllen, TX?

Alton, TX lies roughly to the north-west of McAllen, TX.

Are there charging stations between McAllen, TX and Alton, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from McAllen, TX to Alton, TX, including Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Bert Ogden Buick GMC (150 kW); Hacienda Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

McAllen, TX Alton, TX

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from McAllen, TX to Alton, TX takes about 20 min via FM 2220. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 9 mi

1 Depart right 64 yd
2 Turn right onto North 27th Street 165 yd
3 Turn left onto West Vine Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto North Ware Road 4 mi
5 Turn left onto Auburn Avenue 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto 5 Mile Line 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Main Avenue 3 mi
8 Turn right onto South Chicago Street 1 mi

9 Turn left 18 yd
10 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Alton, TX to McAllen, TX covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, 78501250 kW
Bert Ogden Buick GMCCCS · 4216 S HWY 281, EDINBURG, TX, 76531150 kW
Hacienda FordCCS · 3010 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX, 78539150 kW
HYUNDAIOFPHARR HYUNDAICUSTOMERCCS, CHAdeMO · 1605 I-2, Pharr, TX, 78577150 kW
MB OF SAN JUAN CPE250 01CCS, CHAdeMO · 400 E Expressway 83, San Juan, TX, 78589150 kW

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Alton, TX → La Escondida, TX44 mi · 1 h Alton, TX → Palmhurst, TX4 mi · 10 min Alton, TX → Mission, TX7 mi · 15 min Alton, TX → Palmview, TX9 mi · 20 min Alton, TX → Palmview South, TX10 mi · 20 min Alton, TX → Granjeno, TX12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from McAllen, TX, {fromState} to Alton, TX, {toState}?: The distance between McAllen, TX, {fromState} and Alton, TX, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from McAllen, TX, {fromState} to Alton, TX, {toState}?: The drive from McAllen, TX, {fromState} to Alton, TX, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from McAllen, TX, {fromState} to Alton, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from McAllen, TX, {fromState} to Alton, TX, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Alton, TX from McAllen, TX?: Alton, TX lies roughly to the north-west of McAllen, TX.
Are there charging stations between McAllen, TX and Alton, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from McAllen, TX to Alton, TX, including Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Bert Ogden Buick GMC (150 kW); Hacienda Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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