How far is Laredo, TX from Laguna Vista, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Laguna Vista, TX is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.3 mi
04h 05m
Flight
167.71 mi
269.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.71 mi
Kilometers
269.9 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.3 mi
Kilometers
335.23 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Laguna Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Grande City
TX

City in Starr County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
104.2 mi
02h 02m
To Laguna Vista
104.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Laguna Vista.

  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

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on North Grant Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2353 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 83

    15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on West Expressway 83

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass

    53.9 mi · 1 hr · La Joya Bypass

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    7.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Expressway 83

    704 ft · 18 sec · East Expressway 83

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Scaief Road

    3274 ft · 1 min · Scaief Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Line M Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Line M Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto San Jose Ranch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · San Jose Ranch Road

  21. 21

    Continue on San Jose Road

    19.1 mi · 24 min · San Jose Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Isabel Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 30%
La Joya Bypass
53.9 mi · 26%
San Jose Road
19.1 mi · 9%
North Grant Street
17.4 mi · 8%
East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 7%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 83

Continue on United States Highway 83

54.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
167.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Grande City
02h 02m from Laredo
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Laguna Vista?

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rio Grande City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Laredo and 104.1 miles from Laguna Vista.

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

The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Rio Grande City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rio Grande City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Grande City.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

61 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

114 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Laguna Vista. Straight-line distance: 167.71 mi (269.9 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
Laguna Vista

#2 Laguna Vista

Town of the United States

Population3,217
Coordinates26.1009100, -97.2902500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Laguna Vista (-97.29025, 26.10091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.82 L · about $27.78
Round trip
$55.55
14.7 gal · 55.64 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.78 $55.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.25 $62.50
Premium $4.59 $33.74 $67.49
Diesel $3.99 $29.35 $58.70

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 Laguna Vista. The current time is 23:43:49.

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.