How far is Laredo, TX from West Columbia, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to West Columbia, TX is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and West Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and West Columbia.
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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 San Dario Avenue
1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street
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Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway
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Turn left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue on West Houston Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street
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Continue on US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East
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Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 521
927 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
27.3 mi · 41 min · North Wells Street
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
2691 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left
28 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Brazos Avenue
925 ft · 18 sec · East Brazos Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brazos Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and West Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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66.6 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to West Columbia?
The road trip is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Beeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Laredo and 140.6 miles from West Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Columbia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and West Columbia. Straight-line distance: 260.71 mi (419.57 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 West Columbia
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,830 |
| Coordinates | 29.1438600, -95.6452200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Columbia (-95.64522, 29.14386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.54 | $91.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
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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