How far is Laredo, TX from Doffing, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Doffing, TX is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.73 mi
02h 42m
Flight
109.65 mi
176.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.65 mi
Kilometers
176.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.73 mi
Kilometers
218.43 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doffing
Sun, Apr 12, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-12T14:48
Arrive Doffing
Sun, Apr 12, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Zapata
TX

Census designated place

From Laredo
68 mi
01h 21m
To Doffing
67.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on North Grant Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2353 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 83

    15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on West Expressway 83

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass

    8.9 mi · 10 min · La Joya Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 492: Abram Road, Goodwin Road

    779 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Expressway 83

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Goodwin Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Goodwin Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3 Mile Line

    21 m · 6 sec · 3 Mile Line

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brush Line Road

    2409 ft · 2 min · Brush Line Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brush Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 46%
North Grant Street
17.4 mi · 13%
East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 10%
La Joya Bypass
8.92 mi · 7%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 83

Continue on United States Highway 83

54.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zapata
01h 21m from Laredo
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doffing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Zapata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Laredo and 67.8 miles from Doffing.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doffing.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Doffing. Straight-line distance: 109.65 mi (176.46 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
Doffing

#2 Doffing

Census designated place

Population5,091
Coordinates26.2745200, -98.3858500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Doffing (-98.38585, 26.27452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.73
Premium $4.59 $21.99 $43.98
Diesel $3.99 $19.13 $38.25

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Doffing. The current time is 14:48:15.

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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.