How far is Laredo, TX from Alvin, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Alvin, TX is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.68 mi
06h 23m
Flight
290.85 mi
468.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.85 mi
Kilometers
468.08 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.68 mi
Kilometers
516.08 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvin
Sun, Apr 12, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-12T09:32
Arrive Alvin
Sun, Apr 12, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Laredo
160.3 mi
03h 11m
To Alvin
160.4 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Alvin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Alvin.

  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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Houston Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 59 East

    47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Southwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1047 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 6 South

    6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 6 South

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1997 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 21 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Gordon Street

    100 m · 14 sec · North Gordon Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    25 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Avenue D

    28 m · 6 sec · Avenue D

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Gordon Street

    2302 ft · 54 sec · North Gordon Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Sealy Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Alvin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
94 mi · 29%
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 18%
US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 15%
State Highway 6 South
26 mi · 8%
Southwest Freeway
14.1 mi · 4%
Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
290.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
03h 11m from Laredo
Leave By
11:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Alvin?

The road trip is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Laredo and 160.4 miles from Alvin.

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

The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Alvin. Straight-line distance: 290.85 mi (468.08 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
Alvin

#2 Alvin

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,140
Coordinates29.4238500, -95.2441000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Alvin (-95.2441, 29.42385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.83 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.48
22.62 gal · 85.66 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.74 $85.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.09 $96.18
Premium $4.59 $51.92 $103.85
Diesel $3.99 $45.16 $90.32

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Alvin. The current time is 09:32:58.

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.