How far is Laredo, TX from North Alamo, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to North Alamo, TX is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
152.36 mi
03h 01m
Flight
123.1 mi
198.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.1 mi
Kilometers
198.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.36 mi
Kilometers
245.2 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Alamo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive North Alamo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roma
TX

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

From Laredo
76.2 mi
01h 30m
To North Alamo
76.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and North Alamo.

  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

    25.9 mi · 29 min · La Joya Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

    1206 ft · 33 sec · West Expressway 83

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Raul Longoria Road

    1 km · 1 min · Raul Longoria Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cesar Chavez Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cesar Chavez Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    78 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 41%
La Joya Bypass
26.1 mi · 17%
North Grant Street
17.4 mi · 11%
East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 9%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 4%
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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roma
01h 30m from Laredo
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near North Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to North Alamo?

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 76.2 miles from Laredo and 76.1 miles from North Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near North Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near Roma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roma, 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 Roma.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

81 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and North Alamo. Straight-line distance: 123.1 mi (198.11 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
North Alamo

#2 North Alamo

Census designated place

Population3,235
Coordinates26.2173000, -98.1289000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: North Alamo (-98.1289, 26.2173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.66
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.33 $40.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.75
Premium $4.59 $24.70 $49.40
Diesel $3.99 $21.48 $42.96

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 North Alamo. The current time is 07:02:57.

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.