How far is El Cenizo, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from El Cenizo, TX to Laredo, TX is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Webb County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Cenizo and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Cenizo and Laredo.
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Start on Espejo Molina Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Espejo Molina Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 83 Frontage Road
2272 ft · 43 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 83 South
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South
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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 El Cenizo and Laredo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Zapata Highway
Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving El Cenizo 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 El Cenizo to Laredo?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rio Bravo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from El Cenizo and 10.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Cenizo and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Cenizo and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.21 km).
#1 El Cenizo
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,092 |
| Coordinates | 27.3522400, -99.4925400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
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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