How far is Canyon, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Laredo, TX is about 520.5 miles (837.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 440.8 miles (709.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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
520.46 mi
08h 07m
Flight
440.83 mi
709.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
440.83 mi
Kilometers
709.44 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
520.46 mi
Kilometers
837.6 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Mon, Apr 13, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-04-12T14:37
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 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
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Canyon
266.6 mi
04h 03m
To Laredo
253.9 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East FM 40

    16 m · 8 sec · East FM 40

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 1729

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 835

    4 mi · 7 min · FM 835

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Highway 84

    4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West

    3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon 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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 27%
I 10 East
99.6 mi · 19%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 6%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
440.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 03m from Canyon
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canyon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 520.5 miles (837.6 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.6 miles from Canyon and 253.9 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 440.8 miles (709.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $69.42 one way or $138.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canyon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 440.83 mi (709.44 km).

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#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
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 FM 40 (-101.731551, 33.592936)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 838 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.37 gal
69.52 L · about $69.42
Round trip
$138.84
36.74 gal · 139.04 L
Estimated CO2
163.3 kg one way
Round trip: 326.5 kg / 720 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.42 $138.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.11 $156.22
Premium $4.59 $84.34 $168.67
Diesel $3.99 $73.35 $146.70

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon and Laredo. The current time is 14:37:41.

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.