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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Quick Snapshot
Road
587.33 mi
10h 27m
Flight
494.57 mi
795.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
494.57 mi
Kilometers
795.93 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
587.33 mi
Kilometers
945.21 km
Drive Time
10h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM MDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-18T21:04
Arrive San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:28 PM to 4:58 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
293.7 mi
05h 13m
To San Elizario
293.7 mi
05h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Peña Street

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard

    47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    632 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 90

    579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West

  18. 18

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    689 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 285

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285

  21. 21

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street

    1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    213 mi · 3 hr 21 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  30. 30

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  31. 31

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  36. 36

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
213 mi · 36%
US Highway 90 West
113 mi · 19%
US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 11%
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 11%
Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 8%
Peña Street
42.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.8 mi
494.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
05h 13m from Laredo
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 494.57 mi (795.93 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
San Elizario

#2 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 945 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
20.72 gal
78.45 L · about $78.30
Round trip
$156.60
41.44 gal · 156.9 L
Estimated CO2
184.1 kg one way
Round trip: 368.3 kg / 812 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Laredo, TX and San Elizario, TX. The current time in Laredo is 21:04:46, although it is 20:04:46 in San Elizario.

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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.