How far is Laredo, TX from Raymondville, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Raymondville, TX is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Raymondville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Raymondville.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Matamoros Street
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Continue on Chihuahua Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chihuahua Street
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Continue on North Zapata Highway
1674 ft · 41 sec · North Zapata Highway
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Turn slight right onto TX 359: Hebbronville
1584 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on State Highway 359
31 mi · 42 min · State Highway 359
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Continue on West Laredo Avenue
1622 ft · 35 sec · West Laredo Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 359
8.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 359
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1890 ft · 32 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 359
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 359
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Turn right onto North Smith Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Smith Avenue
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Turn left
83 m · 5 sec
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Continue on State Highway 285
33.6 mi · 50 min · State Highway 285
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Continue on West Rice Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Rice Street
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
1 km · 1 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the ramp slight left
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Falfurrias Expressway
45.3 mi · 48 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Turn right onto US 281 Frontage Road
1.1 km · 2 min · US 281 Frontage Road
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
46 m · 5 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right
43 m · 10 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 Raymondville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Falfurrias Expressway
Merge slight left onto Falfurrias Expressway
45.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Raymondville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Raymondville?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Laredo and 80.3 miles from Raymondville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Raymondville.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
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 Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Raymondville. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.38 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 Raymondville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,767 |
| Coordinates | 26.4814600, -97.7830500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raymondville (-97.78305, 26.48146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
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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