How far is Laredo, TX from Dimmitt, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Dimmitt, TX is about 616.6 miles (992.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 514.2 miles (827.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 35m 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
616.59 mi
10h 47m
Flight
514.2 mi
827.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
514.2 mi
Kilometers
827.52 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
616.59 mi
Kilometers
992.3 km
Drive Time
10h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dimmitt
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Dimmitt
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:48 PM to 6:18 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
2:24 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
Live Oak
TX

City in Texas

From Laredo
308.7 mi
05h 24m
To Dimmitt
307.9 mi
05h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate 35 South

    626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on US Highway 84

    16.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Delano Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · Delano Avenue

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delano Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue

    21.4 mi · 22 min · North Eastside Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn straight

    21 mi · 23 min

  48. 48

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Bedford Street

    53 m · 3 sec · East Bedford Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bedford Street

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 23%
I 10 West
100 mi · 16%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
Highway 84
31.4 mi · 5%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

140 mi · 02h 22m

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
10h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.4 mi
514.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
05h 24m from Laredo
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Dimmitt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 616.6 miles (992.3 km) and usually takes 10h 47m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.7 miles from Laredo and 307.9 miles from Dimmitt.

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

The direct path is about 514.2 miles (827.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.4 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 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 $82.23 one way or $164.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Dimmitt.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Live Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Eden City Hall

Eden , TX
120 Paint Rock St, Eden, TX 76837
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Eden Housing Authority

Eden , TX
104 E Blanchard St # 23, Eden, TX 76837
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Dimmitt. Straight-line distance: 514.2 mi (827.52 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
Dimmitt

#2 Dimmitt

City in Castro County, Texas, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates34.5509000, -102.3118600
Altitude1181
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Dimmitt (-102.31186, 34.5509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 992 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.76 gal
82.36 L · about $82.23
Round trip
$164.46
43.52 gal · 164.72 L
Estimated CO2
193.4 kg one way
Round trip: 386.8 kg / 853 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.23 $164.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.52 $185.05
Premium $4.59 $99.90 $199.80
Diesel $3.99 $86.89 $173.78

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 Dimmitt. The current time is 19:57:44.

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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.