How far is Laredo, TX from Alton North (historical), TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
143.85 mi
02h 53m
Flight
111.79 mi
179.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.79 mi
Kilometers
179.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.85 mi
Kilometers
231.51 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alton North (historical)
Thu, Apr 16, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-16T07:04
Arrive Alton North (historical)
Thu, Apr 16, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Roma
TX

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

From Laredo
72 mi
01h 26m
To Alton North (historical)
71.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Alton North (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Alton North (historical).

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on North Grant Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2353 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 83

    15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on West Expressway 83

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass

    12.1 mi · 13 min · La Joya Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business: Inspiration Road

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Expressway 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · Expressway 83

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West US Business 83

    1.5 km · 1 min · West US Business 83

  17. 17

    Continue on West 9th Street

    3236 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Conway Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · North Conway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2632 ft · 58 sec · Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mayberry Road

    1 km · 2 min · Mayberry Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayberry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Alton North (historical).

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 43%
North Grant Street
17.4 mi · 12%
East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 10%
La Joya Bypass
12.1 mi · 8%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 83

Continue on United States Highway 83

54.3 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roma
01h 26m from Laredo
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Alton North (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Alton North (historical)?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Roma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Laredo and 71.8 miles from Alton North (historical).

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Alton North (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Roma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roma.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

81 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Alton North (historical). Straight-line distance: 111.79 mi (179.91 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
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#2 Alton North (historical)

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America

Population5,541
Coordinates26.2953500, -98.3044600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Alton North (historical) (-98.30446, 26.29535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.39
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.20 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.60 $43.20
Premium $4.59 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $3.99 $20.28 $40.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Alton North (historical). The current time is 07:04:26.

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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.