How far is Four Corners, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Four Corners, TX to Laredo, TX is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.66 mi
04h 58m
Flight
277.22 mi
446.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.22 mi
Kilometers
446.15 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.66 mi
Kilometers
480.65 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:13 PM CST
Return by in Four Corners
Sat, Nov 7, 8:12 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Corners
2026-11-07T10:14
Arrive Laredo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:13 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:02 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Four Corners
9:00 PM CST
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
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Four Corners
150 mi
02h 29m
To Laredo
148.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Four Corners and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Corners and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Richmond Road

    1615 ft · 46 sec · Old Richmond Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bellfort Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Bellfort Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 6 South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 6 South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto First Colony Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · First Colony Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    576 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 59 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    951 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

    1450 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

  21. 21

    Turn right

    49.4 mi · 57 min

  22. 22

    Continue on West Corpus Christi Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 59 West

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Four Corners and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 West
124 mi · 42%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 25%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 6%
Southwest Freeway
13 mi · 4%
Highway 6 South
4.62 mi · 2%
US Highway 59 South
4.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
277.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
02h 29m from Four Corners
Leave By
7:02 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Four Corners and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Four Corners to Laredo?

The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Four Corners and 148.7 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.39 one way or $74.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Four Corners and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Corners and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 277.22 mi (446.15 km).

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#1 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6685700, -95.6577200
Altitude28
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: Old Richmond Road (-95.657714, 29.66857)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.89 L · about $37.39
Round trip
$74.77
21.08 gal · 79.78 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $37.39 $74.77
Mid-grade $4.06 $42.80 $85.61
Premium $4.44 $46.79 $93.57
Diesel $5.65 $59.56 $119.12

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Corners and Laredo. The current time is 10:14:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.