How far is Laredo, TX from Horizon City, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Horizon City, TX is about 589.4 miles (948.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 495.5 miles (797.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Horizon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Horizon City.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
1737 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
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Take the exit straight
632 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on United States Highway 90
579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Oak Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street
1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
217.6 mi · 3 hr 26 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
977 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1075 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1181 ft · 28 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ashford Street
570 ft · 20 sec · Ashford Street
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Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive
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Turn left onto Darrington Road
780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Jasper Drive
20 m · 3 sec · Jasper Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jasper Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Horizon City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
218 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Horizon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Horizon City?
The road trip is about 589.4 miles (948.5 km) and usually takes 10h 28m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 294.7 miles from Laredo and 294.7 miles from Horizon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 495.5 miles (797.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 $78.60 one way or $157.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laredo and Horizon City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Horizon City.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Horizon City. Straight-line distance: 495.46 mi (797.37 km).
#1 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,642 |
| Coordinates | 31.6926100, -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horizon City (-106.20748, 31.69261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 949 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $78.60 | $157.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.44 | $176.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $95.49 | $190.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.05 | $166.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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