How far is Corsicana, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Corsicana, TX to Laredo, TX is about 408.2 miles (656.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
408.2 mi
05h 57m
Flight
365.63 mi
588.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.63 mi
Kilometers
588.43 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.2 mi
Kilometers
656.93 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Corsicana
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corsicana
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corsicana
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Dunlap
TX

Census-designated place in Texas

From Corsicana
195.4 mi
02h 58m
To Laredo
212.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Corsicana and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    76 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    755 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1789 ft · 50 sec · North 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Highway 31

    21.6 mi · 26 min · West State Highway 31

  6. 6

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  8. 8

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  9. 9

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corsicana 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 73%
West State Highway 31
21.6 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 5%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.16 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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
365.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Dunlap
02h 58m from Corsicana
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corsicana 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 Corsicana to Laredo?

The road trip is about 408.2 miles (656.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.4 miles from Corsicana and 212.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.46 one way or $108.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Dunlap

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Dunlap and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Seguin

Seguin , TX
205 N River St, Seguin, TX 78155
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Dunlap.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

49 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

73 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corsicana and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 365.63 mi (588.43 km).

Corsicana

#1 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
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: North 13th Street (-96.469201, 32.095269)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 657 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.41 gal
54.53 L · about $54.46
Round trip
$108.91
28.82 gal · 109.06 L
Estimated CO2
128.1 kg one way
Round trip: 256.1 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.46 $108.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.27 $122.54
Premium $4.59 $66.16 $132.31
Diesel $3.99 $57.54 $115.08

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 Corsicana and Laredo. The current time is 21:33:34.

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.