How far is Laredo, TX from Friona, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Friona, TX is about 634 miles (1020.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 528.4 miles (850.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 09m 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
634 mi
11h 04m
Flight
528.38 mi
850.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
528.38 mi
Kilometers
850.34 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
634 mi
Kilometers
1020.32 km
Drive Time
11h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Friona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:05 PM to 6:35 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
1:50 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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
317.4 mi
05h 32m
To Friona
316.6 mi
05h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 18 min

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1809 ft · 45 sec · North 1st Street

  46. 46

    Turn left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street

    956 ft · 18 sec · West 11th Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 22%
I 10 West
100 mi · 16%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
US Highway 84
50.3 mi · 8%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
Highway 84
31.4 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
11h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.6 mi
528.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
05h 32m from Laredo
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Friona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 634 miles (1020.3 km) and usually takes 11h 04m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.4 miles from Laredo and 316.6 miles from Friona.

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

The direct path is about 528.4 miles (850.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 $84.54 one way or $169.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 198.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Friona.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Friona. Straight-line distance: 528.38 mi (850.34 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
Friona

#2 Friona

City in Parmer County, Texas, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates34.6417300, -102.7241000
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Friona (-102.7241, 34.64173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1020 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.37 gal
84.69 L · about $84.54
Round trip
$169.07
44.74 gal · 169.38 L
Estimated CO2
198.8 kg one way
Round trip: 397.6 kg / 877 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.54 $169.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.12 $190.23
Premium $4.59 $102.70 $205.40
Diesel $3.99 $89.32 $178.65

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 Friona. The current time is 00:34:54.

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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.