How far is Commerce, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Commerce, TX to Laredo, TX is about 512.4 miles (824.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 451.1 miles (726 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m 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
512.43 mi
07h 27m
Flight
451.09 mi
725.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
451.09 mi
Kilometers
725.96 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
512.43 mi
Kilometers
824.67 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce
2026-04-22T23:57
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 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
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce
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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Commerce
247.6 mi
03h 43m
To Laredo
264.8 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Live Oak Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Live Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 24

    9.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 24

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 59%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 18%
I 30 West
55.4 mi · 11%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 2%
State Highway 24
9.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
451.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
03h 43m from Commerce
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Commerce 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 Commerce to Laredo?

The road trip is about 512.4 miles (824.7 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.6 miles from Commerce and 264.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 451.1 miles (726 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 $68.32 one way or $136.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Commerce and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 451.09 mi (725.96 km).

Commerce

#1 Commerce

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States of America

Population9,700
Coordinates33.2470600, -95.8999700
Altitude169
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: Live Oak Street (-95.899967, 33.247134)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 825 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.08 gal
68.45 L · about $68.32
Round trip
$136.65
36.16 gal · 136.9 L
Estimated CO2
160.7 kg one way
Round trip: 321.4 kg / 709 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.32 $136.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.88 $153.75
Premium $4.59 $83.01 $166.01
Diesel $3.99 $72.19 $144.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce and Laredo. The current time is 23:57:56.

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.