How far is Laredo, TX from Alief, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Alief, TX is about 341.1 miles (549 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Alief.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Alief.
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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 Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
4.8 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
48 m · 10 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
656 ft · 15 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cook Road
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Cook Road
1332 ft · 37 sec · Cook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Alief.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
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 Cloudy leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Alief.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Alief?
The road trip is about 341.1 miles (549 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.6 miles from Laredo and 170.6 miles from Alief.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.50 one way or $91.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Alief.
Stop Ideas Near Converse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
City Hall San Antonio
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Converse.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Alief. Straight-line distance: 281.9 mi (453.68 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 Alief
Alief is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7110600, -95.5963300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alief (-95.59633, 29.71106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.50 | $91.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.19 | $102.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.28 | $110.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.08 | $96.15 |
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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