How far is Childress, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Childress, TX to Laredo, TX is about 549.7 miles (884.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 479.9 miles (772.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Childress and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childress and Laredo.
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Start on Avenue F Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
90.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US Highway 83 North
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 58 min
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Continue on West Court Plaza
595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
139.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · 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 Childress and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Childress 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 Childress to Laredo?
The road trip is about 549.7 miles (884.6 km) and usually takes 08h 59m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.8 miles from Childress and 266.9 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 479.9 miles (772.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 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 $73.31 one way or $146.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Childress and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Childress and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 479.9 mi (772.33 km).
#1 Childress
City in Childress County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.4264500, -100.2040000 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| 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: 885 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $73.31 | $146.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.49 | $164.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.07 | $178.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.46 | $154.93 |
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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