How far is Laredo, TX from Childress, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Childress, TX is about 564.8 miles (909 km), with a travel time of about 10h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 479.9 miles (772.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Childress.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Childress.
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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
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 83 North
78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
37.7 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right
90.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Turn right onto Avenue F Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue F Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Childress.
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
140 mi · 02h 22m
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 Partly Sunny near Childress.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Childress?
The road trip is about 564.8 miles (909 km) and usually takes 10h 30m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.9 miles from Laredo and 281.9 miles from Childress.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 479.9 miles (772.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 $75.32 one way or $150.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Childress.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Childress. Straight-line distance: 479.9 mi (772.33 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 Childress
City in Childress County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.4264500, -100.2040000 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
End: Childress (-100.204, 34.42645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 909 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 02m |
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 | $75.32 | $150.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.74 | $169.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $91.50 | $183.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.58 | $159.16 |
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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