How far is Laredo, TX from El Cenizo, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to El Cenizo, TX is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.91 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.69 mi
17.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.69 mi
Kilometers
17.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.39 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Cenizo
Sun, May 31, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-05-31T04:52
Arrive El Cenizo
Sun, May 31, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Rio Bravo
TX

City in Webb County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
7 mi
00h 12m
To El Cenizo
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and El Cenizo.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Rio Bravo, El Cenizo

    912 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on US 83 Frontage Road

    681 ft · 19 sec · US 83 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Paseo de Danubio

    1.2 km · 2 min · Paseo de Danubio

  9. 9

    Continue on Martha Drive

    1284 ft · 41 sec · Martha Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Espejo Molina Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Espejo Molina Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Espejo Molina Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 39%
US Highway 83 South
2.26 mi · 16%
North Meadow Avenue
2.04 mi · 15%
Espejo Molina Road
1.25 mi · 9%
Chihuahua Street
1.03 mi · 7%
Paseo de Danubio
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Zapata Highway

Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

5.37 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Bravo
00h 12m from Laredo
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near El Cenizo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to El Cenizo?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rio Bravo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Laredo and 7 miles from El Cenizo.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and El Cenizo. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.21 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
El Cenizo

#2 El Cenizo

City in Webb County, Texas, United States

Population3,092
Coordinates27.3522400, -99.4925400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: El Cenizo (-99.49254, 27.35224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.59 $2.25 $4.50
Diesel $3.99 $1.96 $3.91

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and El Cenizo. The current time is 04:52:23.

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.