How far is Laredo, TX from Cuero, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Cuero, TX is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Cuero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Cuero.
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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 San Dario Avenue
1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street
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Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway
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Turn left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue on West Houston Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street
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Continue on US Highway 59 East
27.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 59 East
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Esplanade Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
70 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left
39 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 Cuero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
66.6 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Cuero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Cuero?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Laredo and 95.6 miles from Cuero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Cuero.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Cuero. Straight-line distance: 173.9 mi (279.86 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 Cuero
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.0938700, -97.2891600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cuero (-97.28916, 29.09387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.95 | $53.91 |
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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