How far is Laguna Vista, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Laguna Vista, TX to Laredo, TX is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna Vista and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Vista and Laredo.
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Start on Santa Isabel Boulevard
19.1 mi · 24 min · Santa Isabel Boulevard
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Continue on San Jose Ranch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · San Jose Ranch Road
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Turn left onto Line M Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Line M Road
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Continue on Scaief Road
3031 ft · 1 min · Scaief Road
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Turn right onto East Expressway 83
1017 ft · 20 sec · East Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left
1300 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
7.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
88 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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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 Laguna Vista 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.
I 2 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
88 mi · 01h 40m
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 Laguna Vista 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 Laguna Vista to Laredo?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Rio Grande City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Laguna Vista and 118.9 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Vista and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Grande City
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 Rio Grande City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Vista and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 167.71 mi (269.9 km).
#1 Laguna Vista
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,217 |
| Coordinates | 26.1009100, -97.2902500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.51 | $67.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.18 | $72.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.46 | $62.93 |
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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