How far is Colorado City, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado City and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City and Laredo.
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Start on Chestnut Street
29 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2418 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Westpoint Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Westpoint Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 208
41.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 208
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Continue on Hillcrest Street
2388 ft · 51 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on West 10th Street
2719 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on State Highway 208
26.4 mi · 33 min · State Highway 208
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Continue on Armstrong Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto East 19th Street
1675 ft · 33 sec · East 19th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Beauregard Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Beauregard Avenue
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Turn left onto South Abe Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Abe Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on North Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street
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Continue on South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55
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Turn right onto Milam Street
1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street
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Continue on North Getty Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street
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Turn right onto Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 19 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 Colorado City and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South US Highway 83
Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Colorado City 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 Colorado City to Laredo?
The road trip is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Rocksprings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Colorado City and 221.1 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 $55.93 one way or $111.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado City and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Rocksprings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocksprings.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 346.93 mi (558.33 km).
#1 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 3,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3881700, -100.8645600 |
| Altitude | 630 |
| 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: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.93 | $111.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.93 | $125.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.95 | $135.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.10 | $118.19 |
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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