How far is Laredo, TX from George West, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to George West, TX is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.3 mi
02h 02m
Flight
102.27 mi
164.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.27 mi
Kilometers
164.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.3 mi
Kilometers
172.68 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in George West
Tue, Aug 11, 1:18 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Tue, Aug 11, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-08-11T11:15
Arrive George West
Tue, Aug 11, 1:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
53.6 mi
01h 01m
To George West
53.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
104°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
101°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and George West.

  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 San Dario Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    42.9 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nueces Street

    2610 ft · 1 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nueces Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 54%
Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 3%
East Saunders Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Bob Bullock Loop
0.85 mi · 1%
San Dario Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Nueces Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Lloyd Bentsen Highway

Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

57.6 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
01h 01m from Laredo
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near George West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to George West?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Laredo and 53.6 miles from George West.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near George West.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and George West. Straight-line distance: 102.27 mi (164.59 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
George West

#2 George West

City in Texas, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates28.3325000, -98.1175100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: George West (-98.11751, 28.3325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $14.32
Round trip
$28.64
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.32 $28.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.23
Premium $4.59 $17.40 $34.80
Diesel $3.99 $15.13 $30.27

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 · Aug 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and George West. The current time is 11:15:03.

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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.