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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Avenue E
74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
29.7 mi · 32 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on Northeast 1st Street
2506 ft · 51 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Continue on East US Highway 90
52.4 mi · 54 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit left
12 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
47.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Loop 225
1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 319.25 mi (513.78 km).
#1 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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