How far is Donna, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Donna, TX to Laredo, TX is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donna and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donna and Laredo.
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Start on South 11th Street
7 m · 8 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto Hooks Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec · Hooks Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Expressway 83
2696 ft · 54 sec · West Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 57 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2898 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Donna 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.
United States Highway 83
Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Donna 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 Donna to Laredo?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Roma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Donna and 81.2 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donna and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Roma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roma.
McAllen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donna and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 128.74 mi (207.19 km).
#1 Donna
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,316 |
| Coordinates | 26.1703500, -98.0519500 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
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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