How far is Laredo, TX from Kingsville, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Kingsville, TX is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
125.13 mi
02h 25m
Flight
101.2 mi
162.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.2 mi
Kilometers
162.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.13 mi
Kilometers
201.37 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-17T17:39
Arrive Kingsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
62.5 mi
01h 12m
To Kingsville
62.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road

    642 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2059 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    17 m · 1 sec · South 14th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
89.1 mi · 71%
US Highway 281 Frontage Road
14.5 mi · 12%
Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 2%
East Saunders Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Bob Bullock Loop
0.85 mi · 1%
San Dario Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lloyd Bentsen Highway

Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

64.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
01h 12m from Laredo
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 62.5 miles from Laredo and 62.6 miles from Kingsville.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Kingsville. Straight-line distance: 101.2 mi (162.87 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
Kingsville

#2 Kingsville

City in Texas, United States

Population24,989
Coordinates27.5158700, -97.8561100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Kingsville (-97.85611, 27.51587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.33
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.67 $33.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.75 $37.50
Premium $4.59 $20.25 $40.49
Diesel $3.99 $17.61 $35.22

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Kingsville. The current time is 17:39:40.

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.