How far is Crystal City, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Crystal City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal City and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and Laredo.
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Start on the route
13 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Lake Street
1 km · 1 min · East Lake Street
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Merge slight right onto South US Highway 83
9.7 mi · 11 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 Crystal City and Laredo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Crystal 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 Crystal City to Laredo?
The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Crystal City and 46.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Crystal City and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 83.24 mi (133.96 km).
#1 Crystal City
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 7,158 |
| Coordinates | 28.6774800, -99.8281100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.95 | $27.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
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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