How far is Denver City, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Denver City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 531.6 miles (855.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 426 miles (685.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver City and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver City and Laredo.
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Start on North Main Avenue
18 m · 9 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3116 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
20.3 mi · 30 min
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Continue on West Avenue A
1394 ft · 22 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn right onto South Main Street
17.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 385
9.5 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 385
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Continue on North Main Street
27.3 mi · 30 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
2344 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Loop 338
14.4 mi · 16 min · Northwest Loop 338
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Turn right onto South US Highway 385
49.5 mi · 57 min · South US Highway 385
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road
126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467: Sonora
773 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on South Service Road
558 ft · 11 sec · South Service Road
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 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 Denver City and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Denver 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 Denver City to Laredo?
The road trip is about 531.6 miles (855.6 km) and usually takes 08h 51m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.5 miles from Denver City and 276.1 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 426 miles (685.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 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 $70.89 one way or $141.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver City and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 425.99 mi (685.57 km).
#1 Denver City
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,883 |
| Coordinates | 32.9645500, -102.8291000 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| 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: 856 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 37m |
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 | $70.89 | $141.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.77 | $159.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $86.13 | $172.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.91 | $149.82 |
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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