How far is Laredo, TX from Alpine, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Alpine, TX is about 383.8 miles (617.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Alpine.
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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
17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
1737 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
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Take the exit straight
632 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on United States Highway 90
579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
52.4 mi · 54 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on Northeast 1st Street
2506 ft · 51 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Continue on Northwest 1st Street
29.7 mi · 32 min · Northwest 1st Street
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.1 km · 50 sec · East Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Alpine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 90 West
Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Alpine?
The road trip is about 383.8 miles (617.7 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from Laredo and 191.8 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.17 one way or $102.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace
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 Cienegas Terrace.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 319.25 mi (513.78 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 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-103.66206, 30.35862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 618 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.57 | $115.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.16 | $124.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
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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