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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.15 mi
01h 52m
Flight
89.64 mi
144.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.64 mi
Kilometers
144.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.15 mi
Kilometers
157.95 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alice
Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sat, Apr 11, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-11T01:38
Arrive Alice
Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
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
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
49 mi
00h 56m
To Alice
49.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on San Dario Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cameron Street

    972 ft · 29 sec · South Cameron Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    29 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
91.7 mi · 93%
Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 3%
East Saunders Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Bob Bullock Loop
0.85 mi · 1%
San Dario Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
00h 56m from Laredo
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Laredo

#1 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
Alice

#2 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Alice. The current time is 01:38:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.