How far is Monahans, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Monahans, TX to Laredo, TX is about 415.8 miles (669.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348 miles (560.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
415.77 mi
07h 08m
Flight
348.05 mi
560.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.05 mi
Kilometers
560.13 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.77 mi
Kilometers
669.11 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in Monahans
Sun, Apr 12, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monahans
2026-04-12T06:06
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monahans
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cienegas Terrace
TX

Census designated place

From Monahans
207.6 mi
03h 34m
To Laredo
208.2 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    2301 ft · 41 sec · South Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Stockton Avenue

    16.8 mi · 25 min · South Stockton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on D Avenue

    32.6 mi · 49 min · D Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Dickinson Boulevard

    1 km · 48 sec · West Dickinson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Alamo Street

    1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sanderson Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  17. 17

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 30%
Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 15%
South US Highway 83
62 mi · 15%
East Main Street
41.9 mi · 10%
D Avenue
32.6 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90 East

Continue on US Highway 90 East

113 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
348 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cienegas Terrace
03h 34m from Monahans
Leave By
9:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Monahans and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 415.8 miles (669.1 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?

Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.6 miles from Monahans and 208.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 348 miles (560.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 $55.44 one way or $110.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Monahans and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cienegas Terrace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.

RAIL

Del Rio

4 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 348.05 mi (560.13 km).

Monahans

#1 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
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: (-102.892584, 31.594101)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.67 gal
55.54 L · about $55.44
Round trip
$110.88
29.34 gal · 111.08 L
Estimated CO2
130.4 kg one way
Round trip: 260.7 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.44 $110.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.38 $124.75
Premium $4.59 $67.35 $134.70
Diesel $3.99 $58.58 $117.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Monahans and Laredo. The current time is 06:06:40.

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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.