How far is Mathis, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.87 mi
02h 09m
Flight
110.39 mi
177.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.39 mi
Kilometers
177.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.87 mi
Kilometers
204.17 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Mathis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mathis
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mathis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Mathis
63.2 mi
01h 04m
To Laredo
63.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mathis and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mathis and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Front Street

    34 m · 10 sec · North Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East San Patricio Avenue

    2918 ft · 1 min · East San Patricio Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Highway 359

    11.7 mi · 17 min · South State Highway 359

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Orange Street

    27.4 mi · 30 min · West Orange Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mathis and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Orange Street
86.1 mi · 68%
South State Highway 359
11.7 mi · 9%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 2%
Bob Bullock Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
Santa Ursula Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
East San Patricio Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

West Orange Street

Continue straight

58.8 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
01h 04m from Mathis
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mathis and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mathis to Laredo?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Mathis and 63.7 miles from Laredo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mathis and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mathis and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 110.39 mi (177.66 km).

Mathis

#1 Mathis

City in Texas, United States

Population4,671
Coordinates28.0944600, -97.8280500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 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
Start: North Front Street (-97.828281, 28.094635)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.10
Premium $4.59 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $3.99 $17.89 $35.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mathis and Laredo. The current time is 20:23:10.

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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.