How far is Laredo, TX from Palmview South, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Palmview South, TX is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Palmview South.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Palmview South.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min · La Joya Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 492: Abram Road, Goodwin Road
779 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
1.2 km · 1 min · West Expressway 83
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Turn right onto Goodwin Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Goodwin Road
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Turn left onto West Loop 374
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Loop 374
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Turn right onto Watson Road
2361 ft · 2 min · Watson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Palmview South.
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 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Palmview South.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Palmview South?
The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Zapata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Laredo and 67.6 miles from Palmview South.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Palmview South.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Palmview South. Straight-line distance: 113.11 mi (182.04 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 Palmview South
Census designated place
| Population | 5,575 |
| Coordinates | 26.2156300, -98.3786300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmview South (-98.37863, 26.21563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.32 | $40.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.94 | $43.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.09 | $38.17 |
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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