How far is Laredo, TX from Colorado City, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Colorado City, TX is about 395.5 miles (636.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
395.52 mi
07h 29m
Flight
346.93 mi
558.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.93 mi
Kilometers
558.33 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
395.52 mi
Kilometers
636.53 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-16T05:10
Arrive Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 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
9:00 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
Rocksprings
TX

Town of the United States

From Laredo
198.2 mi
03h 44m
To Colorado City
197.4 mi
03h 44m

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
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Colorado City.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    787 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Beauregard Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 19th Street

    1675 ft · 38 sec · East 19th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Armstrong Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Armstrong Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 208

    26.4 mi · 33 min · State Highway 208

  32. 32

    Continue on East 10th Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Hillcrest Street

    2388 ft · 51 sec · Hillcrest Street

  34. 34

    Continue on North State Highway 208

    16.5 mi · 17 min · North State Highway 208

  35. 35

    Turn straight

    25 mi · 26 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Westpoint Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westpoint Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 16%
South Crockett Avenue
61.7 mi · 16%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 14%
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 12%
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 208
26.4 mi · 7%
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

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
07h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
346.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocksprings
03h 44m from Laredo
Leave By
9:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Colorado City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Colorado City?

The road trip is about 395.5 miles (636.5 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?

Rocksprings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Laredo and 197.4 miles from Colorado City.

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

The direct path is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 $52.75 one way or $105.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Colorado City.

Stop Ideas Near Rocksprings

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocksprings, 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 Rocksprings.

RAIL

Del Rio

99 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 346.93 mi (558.33 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
Colorado City

#2 Colorado City

City in Mitchell County, Texas

Population3,857
Coordinates32.3881700, -100.8645600
Altitude630
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Colorado City (-100.86456, 32.38817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 637 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.96 gal
52.83 L · about $52.75
Round trip
$105.51
27.92 gal · 105.66 L
Estimated CO2
124.1 kg one way
Round trip: 248.1 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.75 $105.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.36 $118.72
Premium $4.59 $64.09 $128.18
Diesel $3.99 $55.74 $111.48

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 Colorado City. The current time is 05:10:02.

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.