How far is Alpine, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Alpine, TX to Laredo, TX is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.59 mi
06h 38m
Flight
319.25 mi
513.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.25 mi
Kilometers
513.78 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.59 mi
Kilometers
618.94 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cienegas Terrace
TX

Census designated place

From Alpine
192.1 mi
03h 19m
To Laredo
192.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue E

    74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Holland Avenue

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    29.7 mi · 32 min · East US Highway 90

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 1st Street

    2506 ft · 51 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    52.4 mi · 54 min · East US Highway 90

  7. 7

    Continue on West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  16. 16

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 33%
East US Highway 90
82.1 mi · 21%
South US Highway 83
62 mi · 16%
East Main Street
41.9 mi · 11%
Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 5%
North Veterans Boulevard
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90 East

Continue on US Highway 90 East

113 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
319.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cienegas Terrace
03h 19m from Alpine
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpine and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.1 miles from Alpine and 192.5 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.28 one way or $102.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpine and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cienegas Terrace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.

RAIL

Del Rio

4 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 319.25 mi (513.78 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States

Population6,036
Coordinates30.3586200, -103.6620600
Altitude1364
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: US 67 (-103.66198, 30.358417)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.57 gal
51.37 L · about $51.28
Round trip
$102.56
27.14 gal · 102.74 L
Estimated CO2
120.6 kg one way
Round trip: 241.2 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.28 $102.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.70 $115.40
Premium $4.59 $62.30 $124.60
Diesel $3.99 $54.19 $108.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Laredo. The current time is 22:29:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.