How far is Carrizo Springs, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.4 mi
01h 23m
Flight
73.4 mi
118.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.4 mi
Kilometers
131 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Fri, Apr 17, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Carrizo Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrizo Springs
2026-04-17T04:21
Arrive Laredo
Fri, Apr 17, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrizo Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Encinal
TX

City in La Salle County, Texas, United States

From Carrizo Springs
40.6 mi
00h 41m
To Laredo
40.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
96°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Peña Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Peña Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrizo Springs 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
62 mi · 76%
Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 22%
I-35 Frontage Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Loop 225
0.31 mi
Houston Street
0.3 mi
South 5th Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 83

At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

62 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encinal
00h 41m from Carrizo Springs
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carrizo Springs 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 Carrizo Springs to Laredo?

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Carrizo Springs and 40.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carrizo Springs and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrizo Springs and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.12 km).

Carrizo Springs

#1 Carrizo Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population5,221
Coordinates28.5219300, -99.8606100
Altitude184
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: Pena Street (-99.860618, 28.521913)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.87 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.69
5.74 gal · 21.74 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.85 $21.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.20 $24.41
Premium $4.59 $13.18 $26.35
Diesel $3.99 $11.46 $22.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrizo Springs and Laredo. The current time is 04:21:05.

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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.