How far is Laredo, TX from San Elizario, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 587.3 miles (945.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 494.5 miles (795.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pecos 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 San Elizario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and San Elizario.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
1737 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
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Take the exit straight
632 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on United States Highway 90
579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Oak Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street
1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
213 mi · 3 hr 21 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn left onto FM 1110
1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and San Elizario.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
213 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near San Elizario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to San Elizario?
The road trip is about 587.3 miles (945.2 km) and usually takes 10h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.7 miles from Laredo and 293.7 miles from San Elizario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 494.5 miles (795.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.30 one way or $156.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laredo and San Elizario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near San Elizario.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 494.57 mi (795.93 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 Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 945 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 19m |
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 | $78.30 | $156.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.10 | $176.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $95.13 | $190.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.73 | $165.47 |
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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