How far is La Homa, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from La Homa, TX to Laredo, TX is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.91 mi
02h 46m
Flight
111.82 mi
179.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.91 mi
Kilometers
223.55 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in La Homa
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Homa
2026-04-17T03:43
Arrive Laredo
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Homa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Zapata
TX

Census designated place

From La Homa
68 mi
01h 23m
To Laredo
70.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SE
Destination
96°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Homa and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Homa and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Del Norte Drive

    1198 ft · 58 sec · Del Norte Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bentsen Palm Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Bentsen Palm Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Expressway 83

    1.3 km · 1 min · Expressway 83

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto McAllen

    28.3 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2898 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  10. 10

    Continue on East Grant Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  14. 14

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Homa 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 45%
McAllen
28.3 mi · 20%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 10%
Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 9%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 4%
East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zapata
01h 23m from La Homa
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Homa 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 La Homa to Laredo?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zapata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from La Homa and 70.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Homa and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Homa and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.96 km).

La Homa

#1 La Homa

Census designated place

Population11,985
Coordinates26.2500700, -98.3636300
Altitude50
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: (-98.363708, 26.250082)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.03
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.52 $37.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.83 $41.67
Premium $4.59 $22.50 $44.99
Diesel $3.99 $19.57 $39.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Homa and Laredo. The current time is 03:43:54.

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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.