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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.32 mi
06h 49m
Flight
346.93 mi
558.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.93 mi
Kilometers
558.33 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.32 mi
Kilometers
674.83 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado City
2026-04-16T03:05
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 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
10:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado City
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
Rocksprings
TX

Town of the United States

From Colorado City
198.2 mi
03h 24m
To Laredo
221.1 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Westpoint Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westpoint Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 208

    41.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 208

  5. 5

    Continue on Hillcrest Street

    2388 ft · 51 sec · Hillcrest Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 10th Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 208

    26.4 mi · 33 min · State Highway 208

  8. 8

    Continue on Armstrong Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Armstrong Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 19th Street

    1675 ft · 33 sec · East 19th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Beauregard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Beauregard Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Abe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Abe Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  20. 20

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  26. 26

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South US Highway 83

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

  28. 28

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 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 Colorado City 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
109 mi · 26%
State Highway 208
67.9 mi · 16%
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 14%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 9%
North Crockett Avenue
34.1 mi · 8%
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.4 mi
346.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocksprings
03h 24m from Colorado City
Leave By
10:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Del Rio

99 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 346.93 mi (558.33 km).

Colorado City

#1 Colorado City

City in Mitchell County, Texas

Population3,857
Coordinates32.3881700, -100.8645600
Altitude630
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: Chestnut Street (-100.864704, 32.38819)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
14.8 gal
56.01 L · about $55.93
Round trip
$111.86
29.6 gal · 112.02 L
Estimated CO2
131.5 kg one way
Round trip: 263.1 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado City and Laredo. The current time is 03:05:41.

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.