How far is Laredo, TX from Seminole, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Seminole, TX is about 489.4 miles (787.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 406 miles (653.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m 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 09h 03m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Seminole.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Seminole.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street
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Continue on Milam Street
1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street
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Continue on South Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Texas Highway 55
32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55
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Keep slight right
713 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn left onto North Service Road
89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
92.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I 10 Service Road
656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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Continue on South Burleson Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue
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Continue straight
47.2 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Southwest Loop 338
14.5 mi · 17 min · Southwest Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Odessa, Andrews
2286 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto East Avenue A
14 m · 1 sec · East Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Seminole.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
92.1 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Seminole.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Seminole?
The road trip is about 489.4 miles (787.6 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245 miles from Laredo and 244.4 miles from Seminole.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 406 miles (653.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 $65.26 one way or $130.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Seminole.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Seminole. Straight-line distance: 405.99 mi (653.37 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 Seminole
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,952 |
| Coordinates | 32.7189900, -102.6449100 |
| Altitude | 1005 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seminole (-102.64491, 32.71899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 788 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $65.26 | $130.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.43 | $146.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.29 | $158.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.96 | $137.92 |
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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