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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City in Texas, United States
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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.
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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
52.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Continue on North Bedell Avenue
589 ft · 17 sec · North Bedell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Gibbs Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Gibbs Street
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Turn left onto Avenue T
125 m · 18 sec · Avenue T
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Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard
2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard
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Continue on Cienegas Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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