How far is Cameron Park, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Cameron Park, TX to Laredo, TX is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.5 mi
03h 45m
Flight
164.48 mi
264.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.7 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.5 mi
Kilometers
346.82 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Cameron Park
Fri, Apr 17, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cameron Park
2026-04-16T18:49
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cameron Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rio Grande City
TX

City in Starr County, Texas, United States

From Cameron Park
100.8 mi
01h 52m
To Laredo
114.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenida Florencia

    3183 ft · 2 min · Avenida Florencia

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenida Gregory

    798 ft · 37 sec · Avenida Gregory

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paredes Line Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Paredes Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 169

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 169

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen

    88 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  13. 13

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 2 West
88 mi · 41%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 25%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 7%
U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 6%
Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 6%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Grande City
01h 52m from Cameron Park
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cameron Park and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cameron Park to Laredo?

The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 100.8 miles from Cameron Park and 114.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cameron Park and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Rio Grande City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

61 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

114 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cameron Park and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 164.48 mi (264.7 km).

Cameron Park

#1 Cameron Park

Census designated place

Population6,963
Coordinates25.9645200, -97.4766500
Altitude5
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: Avenida Florencia (-97.476393, 25.964843)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
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 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.79 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.52
15.22 gal · 57.58 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.76 $57.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.36 $64.72
Premium $4.59 $34.94 $69.88
Diesel $3.99 $30.39 $60.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cameron Park and Laredo. The current time is 18:49:34.

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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.