How far is Alice, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.63 mi
01h 42m
Flight
89.64 mi
144.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.64 mi
Kilometers
144.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.63 mi
Kilometers
158.73 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 PM CDT
Return by in Alice
Sun, Apr 12, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alice
2026-04-12T13:02
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alice
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Alice
49.1 mi
00h 51m
To Laredo
49.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alice and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alice and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    29 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    972 ft · 30 sec · North Cameron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    34.4 mi · 39 min · East Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alice and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front Street
92.8 mi · 94%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 3%
Bob Bullock Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
Santa Ursula Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.38 mi
Houston Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

East Front Street

Continue straight

58.4 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
00h 51m from Alice
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alice and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alice to Laredo?

The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Alice and 49.5 miles from Laredo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alice and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alice and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 89.64 mi (144.26 km).

Alice

#1 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 Laredo

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.

Population263,640
Coordinates27.5064100, -99.5075400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-98.069719, 27.752164)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.59
Premium $4.59 $15.98 $31.95
Diesel $3.99 $13.90 $27.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alice and Laredo. The current time is 13:02:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.