How far is Laredo, TX from Rio Bravo, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Rio Bravo, TX is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Webb County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Rio Bravo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Rio Bravo.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South
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Take the exit slight right toward Rio Bravo, El Cenizo
912 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on US 83 Frontage Road
681 ft · 19 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Turn sharp right onto Paseo de Danubio
1.2 km · 2 min · Paseo de Danubio
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Continue on Martha Drive
114 m · 12 sec · Martha Drive
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Turn right onto Centeno Lane
105 m · 15 sec · Centeno Lane
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Turn left onto Peña Drive
111 m · 12 sec · Peña Drive
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Turn right onto Orquidia Lane
1214 ft · 53 sec · Orquidia Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orquidia Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Rio Bravo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Zapata Highway
Turn right onto South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Rio Bravo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Rio Bravo?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Cenizo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Laredo and 6.4 miles from Rio Bravo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Rio Bravo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Rio Bravo. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 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 Rio Bravo
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,608 |
| Coordinates | 27.3641900, -99.4800400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Bravo (-99.48004, 27.36419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
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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