How far is Laredo, TX from San Carlos, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to San Carlos, TX is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and San Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and San Carlos.
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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
23.7 mi · 27 min · La Joya Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2128: Schunior Road, Richardson Road, Chapin Road
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
706 ft · 18 sec · North Expressway 281
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Turn right onto East Richardson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road
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Continue on East Richardson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street
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Continue on East Schunior Street
2604 ft · 42 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on Richardson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
142 m · 15 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 San Carlos.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near San Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to San Carlos?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 80 miles from Laredo and 79.8 miles from San Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near San Carlos.
Stop Ideas Near Roma
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 Roma.
McAllen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and San Carlos. Straight-line distance: 121.75 mi (195.93 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 San Carlos
San Carlos is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2956300, -98.0719500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos (-98.07195, 26.29563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.58 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
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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