How far is Laredo, TX from Lamesa, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Lamesa, TX is about 455.8 miles (733.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 43m 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
455.78 mi
08h 21m
Flight
389.79 mi
627.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.79 mi
Kilometers
627.3 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.78 mi
Kilometers
733.5 km
Drive Time
08h 21m

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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 08h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamesa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Mon, Apr 13, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-12T14:49
Arrive Lamesa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:22 PM to 3:52 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
7:16 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Laredo
228.2 mi
04h 11m
To Lamesa
227.5 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    787 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  31. 31

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  32. 32

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  34. 34

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 20%
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 14%
South Crockett Avenue
61.7 mi · 14%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 12%
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 10%
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

62.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
08h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
389.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
04h 11m from Laredo
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Chance Rain Showers near Lamesa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 455.8 miles (733.5 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.2 miles from Laredo and 227.5 miles from Lamesa.

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

The direct path is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 $60.77 one way or $121.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Chance Rain Showers near Lamesa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Lamesa. Straight-line distance: 389.79 mi (627.3 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
Lamesa

#2 Lamesa

City in Texas, USA

Population9,131
Coordinates32.7376000, -101.9509900
Altitude912
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.08 gal
60.88 L · about $60.77
Round trip
$121.53
32.16 gal · 121.76 L
Estimated CO2
142.9 kg one way
Round trip: 285.8 kg / 630 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.77 $121.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.37 $136.74
Premium $4.59 $73.82 $147.65
Diesel $3.99 $64.21 $128.41

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Lamesa. The current time is 14:49:28.

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.