How far is Laredo, TX from Cienegas Terrace, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Cienegas Terrace, TX is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.63 mi
03h 31m
Flight
155.39 mi
250.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.39 mi
Kilometers
250.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.63 mi
Kilometers
293.91 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cienegas Terrace
Wed, Apr 29, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Wed, Apr 29, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-29T16:33
Arrive Cienegas Terrace
Wed, Apr 29, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crystal City
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Laredo
91.4 mi
01h 45m
To Cienegas Terrace
91.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Cienegas Terrace.

  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 Purple Heart Trail

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Peña Street

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Del Río Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bedell Avenue

    589 ft · 17 sec · North Bedell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Gibbs Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Gibbs Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Avenue T

    125 m · 18 sec · Avenue T

  15. 15

    Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard

    2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Cienegas Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive

    1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mesa Drive

    1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 34%
Del Río Boulevard
52.3 mi · 29%
Peña Street
42.1 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi · 10%
North Veterans Boulevard
2.74 mi · 2%
Cienegas Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

62.1 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
155.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal City
01h 45m from Laredo
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Laredo and Partly Cloudy near Cienegas Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Cienegas Terrace?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Crystal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Laredo and 91.2 miles from Cienegas Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Laredo and Partly Cloudy near Cienegas Terrace.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Cienegas Terrace. Straight-line distance: 155.39 mi (250.08 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
Cienegas Terrace

#2 Cienegas Terrace

Census designated place

Population3,424
Coordinates29.3674500, -100.9437100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.39 L · about $24.34
Round trip
$48.67
12.88 gal · 48.78 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.34 $48.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.38 $54.77
Premium $4.59 $29.57 $59.13
Diesel $3.99 $25.71 $51.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Cienegas Terrace. The current time is 16:33:35.

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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.