How far is Laredo, TX from Roma, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Roma, TX is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.9 mi
131.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.9 mi
Kilometers
131.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90 mi
Kilometers
144.84 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 4:35 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 6:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-12T14:48
Arrive Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 4:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Zapata
TX

Census designated place

From Laredo
45.1 mi
00h 53m
To Roma
44.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Roma.

  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

    12.4 mi · 14 min · North Grant Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 60%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 16%
North Grant Street
12.4 mi · 14%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 6%
North Meadow Avenue
2.04 mi · 2%
Chihuahua Street
1.03 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zapata
00h 53m from Laredo
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Roma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Roma?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 45.1 miles from Laredo and 44.9 miles from Roma.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Roma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Roma. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.8 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
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#2 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Roma (-99.01586, 26.40506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.03
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.02 $24.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.04
Premium $4.59 $14.60 $29.20
Diesel $3.99 $12.70 $25.40

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Roma. The current time is 14:48:46.

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.