How far is Laredo, TX from Mila Doce, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Mila Doce, TX is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Mila Doce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Mila Doce.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Matamoros Street
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Continue on Chihuahua Street
1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street
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Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue
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Turn right onto South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Continue on US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North Grant Street
17.4 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on West Main Street
2353 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83
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Continue on West Expressway 83
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83
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Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass
37.8 mi · 42 min · La Joya Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1015: International Boulevard
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
1.3 km · 2 min · East Expressway 83
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Turn sharp left onto North International Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · North International Boulevard
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Continue on Mile 3 West Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mile 3 West Road
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Turn right onto East Barrera Street
840 ft · 39 sec · East Barrera Street
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Turn right
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
531 ft · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Mila Doce.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Mila Doce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Mila Doce?
The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Roma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Laredo and 83.4 miles from Mila Doce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Mila Doce.
Stop Ideas Near Roma
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 Roma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Mila Doce. Straight-line distance: 130.13 mi (209.43 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 Mila Doce
Census designated place
| Population | 6,222 |
| Coordinates | 26.2261800, -97.9588900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mila Doce (-97.95889, 26.22618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.04 | $50.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
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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