How far is Canton, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Canton, TX to Laredo, TX is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 411.3 miles (662 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
468.68 mi
07h 26m
Flight
411.35 mi
662 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
411.35 mi
Kilometers
662 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
468.68 mi
Kilometers
754.26 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 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
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Canton
226.2 mi
03h 43m
To Laredo
242.5 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Canton and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dallas Street

    636 ft · 17 sec · East Dallas Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Trade Days Boulevard

    22.7 mi · 34 min · South Trade Days Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  8. 8

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 64%
South Trade Days Boulevard
23 mi · 5%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 4%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
411.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 43m from Canton
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canton 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 Canton to Laredo?

The road trip is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.2 miles from Canton and 242.5 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 411.3 miles (662 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 $62.50 one way or $125.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canton and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onion Creek, 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 Onion Creek.

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 411.35 mi (662 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,941
Coordinates32.5565200, -95.8633000
Altitude154
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 Dallas Street (-95.863295, 32.556546)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 754 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.54 gal
62.6 L · about $62.50
Round trip
$125.01
33.08 gal · 125.2 L
Estimated CO2
147 kg one way
Round trip: 294 kg / 648 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.50 $125.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.33 $140.66
Premium $4.59 $75.94 $151.87
Diesel $3.99 $66.04 $132.09

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 Canton and Laredo. The current time is 23:18:08.

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.