How far is Mercedes, TX from Laredo, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mercedes and Laredo is 135.81 miles (218.56 km).
Flight distance from Mercedes, TX to Laredo, TX is 135.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Mercedes to Laredo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mercedes, Texas to Laredo, Texas is: 168.57 miles (271.28 km) by car.
Driving from Mercedes to Laredo will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Mercedes
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 16598 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°8'59"N 97°54'49"W |
| Latitude | 26.1498000 |
| Longitude | -97.9136100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area. It is located on the Rio Grande River in southern Texas. Laredo is known for its Mexican culture, its many border crossings, and its many attractions, such as the Laredo Children's Museum and the Laredo Museum of Art.
| Population | 263640 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°30'23"N 99°30'27"W |
| Latitude | 27.5064100 |
| Longitude | -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Laredo: Matamoros Street (-99.507507,27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time Between Mercedes and Laredo
The distance between Mercedes and Laredo is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Mercedes and Laredo. The current time is 03:41:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.52 liters (5.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mercedes and Laredo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mercedes to Laredo is $17.97 (diesel $23.75).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $17.97 | $20.49 | $22.47 | $23.75 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mercedes and Laredo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
