How far is Cameron Park Colonia, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Cameron Park Colonia, TX to Laredo, TX is about 215 miles (346 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Starr County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cameron Park Colonia and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park Colonia and Laredo.
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Start on Eduardo Avenue
1517 ft · 1 min · Eduardo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia
43 m · 8 sec · Avenida Florencia
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Turn right onto Avenida Eduardo
798 ft · 37 sec · Avenida Eduardo
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Turn right onto Paredes Line Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Paredes Line Road
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 169
2.1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 169
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Merge slight left onto North Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
88 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Cameron Park Colonia and Laredo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 2 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
88 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cameron Park Colonia and Partly Cloudy near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cameron Park Colonia to Laredo?
The road trip is about 215 miles (346 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rio Grande City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Cameron Park Colonia and 114.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cameron Park Colonia and Partly Cloudy near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Grande City
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 Rio Grande City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cameron Park Colonia and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 164.09 mi (264.07 km).
#1 Cameron Park Colonia
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 6,963 |
| Coordinates | 25.9714700, -97.4783200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
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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