How far is Medina, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Medina, TX to Laredo, TX is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.18 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.22 mi
69.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.22 mi
Kilometers
69.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.19 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, Nov 7, 12:52 PM CST
Return by in Medina
Sat, Nov 7, 1:55 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-11-07T11:48
Arrive Laredo
Sat, Nov 7, 12:52 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
9:30 PM CST
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
El Cenizo
TX

City in Webb County, Texas, United States

From Medina
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Laredo
28.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    1692 ft · 49 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 13th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto United States Highway 83

    25.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 83

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
25.7 mi · 47%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 26%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 10%
South Meadow Avenue
2.11 mi · 4%
West 13th Avenue
1.17 mi · 2%
Guadalupe Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 83

Turn right onto United States Highway 83

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Cenizo
00h 31m from Medina
Leave By
4:22 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

El Cenizo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Medina and 28.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 43.22 mi (69.55 km).

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#1 Medina

Medina is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.9211500, -99.2594800
Altitude121
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: 10th Street (-99.259438, 26.921177)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.06 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.44 $8.48 $16.96
Diesel $5.65 $10.79 $21.59

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and Laredo. The current time is 11:48:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.