How far is Laredo, TX from Crystal City, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Crystal City, TX is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Crystal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Crystal City.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North US Highway 83
9.7 mi · 11 min · North US Highway 83
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Big Wells Highway
80 m · 15 sec · Big Wells Highway
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Turn sharp left
60 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Crystal City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Crystal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Crystal City?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Laredo and 46.2 miles from Crystal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Crystal City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Crystal City. Straight-line distance: 83.24 mi (133.96 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 Crystal City
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 7,158 |
| Coordinates | 28.6774800, -99.8281100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal City (-99.82811, 28.67748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
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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