How far is Laredo, TX from Commerce, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Commerce, TX is about 494.4 miles (795.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 451.1 miles (726 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 30m 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
494.39 mi
08h 45m
Flight
451.09 mi
725.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
451.09 mi
Kilometers
725.96 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
494.39 mi
Kilometers
795.64 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 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
6:30 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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Laredo
247.6 mi
04h 22m
To Commerce
246.8 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Live Oak Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Live Oak Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 67%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 11%
East R L Thornton Freeway
55.6 mi · 11%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 4%
TX 24
10.3 mi · 2%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

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
08h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
451.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
04h 22m from Laredo
Leave By
6:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 494.4 miles (795.6 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.6 miles from Laredo and 246.8 miles from Commerce.

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

The direct path is about 451.1 miles (726 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 $65.94 one way or $131.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Commerce.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 451.09 mi (725.96 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
Commerce

#2 Commerce

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States of America

Population9,700
Coordinates33.2470600, -95.8999700
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Commerce (-95.89997, 33.24706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 796 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.45 gal
66.04 L · about $65.94
Round trip
$131.89
34.9 gal · 132.08 L
Estimated CO2
155.1 kg one way
Round trip: 310.2 kg / 684 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $65.94 $131.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.20 $148.39
Premium $4.59 $80.11 $160.23
Diesel $3.99 $69.68 $139.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Commerce. The current time is 00:54:02.

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.