How far is Horizon City, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 589.8 miles (949.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 495.5 miles (797.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
589.77 mi
09h 46m
Flight
495.46 mi
797.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
495.46 mi
Kilometers
797.37 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
589.77 mi
Kilometers
949.15 km
Drive Time
09h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Horizon City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horizon City
2026-04-18T11:03
Arrive Laredo
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:47 PM to 6:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horizon City
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Horizon City
294.8 mi
04h 53m
To Laredo
295 mi
04h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph ENE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Horizon City and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasper Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darrington Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street

    535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Alamo Street

    1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sanderson Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  25. 25

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horizon City and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
219 mi · 37%
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 21%
Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 11%
South US Highway 83
62 mi · 11%
East Main Street
41.9 mi · 7%
Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.3 mi
495.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 53m from Horizon City
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horizon City 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 Horizon City to Laredo?

The road trip is about 589.8 miles (949.2 km) and usually takes 09h 46m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 294.8 miles from Horizon City and 295 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 495.5 miles (797.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $78.64 one way or $157.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and Laredo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horizon City and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 495.46 mi (797.37 km).

Horizon City

#1 Horizon City

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population19,642
Coordinates31.6926100, -106.2074800
Altitude1226
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: (-106.207463, 31.692618)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 949 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.81 gal
78.78 L · about $78.64
Round trip
$157.28
41.62 gal · 157.56 L
Estimated CO2
184.9 kg one way
Round trip: 369.9 kg / 815 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $78.64 $157.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $88.48 $176.97
Premium $4.59 $95.54 $191.08
Diesel $3.99 $83.09 $166.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horizon City, TX and Laredo, TX. The current time in Horizon City is 11:03:28, although it is 12:03:28 in Laredo.

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