How far is Laredo, TX from Alice, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Alice, TX is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Alice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Alice.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on San Dario Avenue
1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street
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Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway
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Continue straight
27.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto South Cameron Street
972 ft · 29 sec · South Cameron Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
29 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Alice.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
64.6 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Alice?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Laredo and 49.1 miles from Alice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alice.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Alice. Straight-line distance: 89.64 mi (144.26 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alice
City in Texas
| Population | 18,591 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -98.0697200 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
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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