How far is Pecos, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Laredo, TX is about 418.4 miles (673.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Laredo.
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Start on East 6th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
53.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Alamo Street
1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit left
12 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
47.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Loop 225
1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pecos and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pecos and Partly Sunny then 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 Pecos to Laredo?
The road trip is about 418.4 miles (673.4 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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 209 miles from Pecos and 209.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 $55.78 one way or $111.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pecos and Partly Sunny then 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 361.48 mi (581.74 km).
#1 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.78 | $111.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.76 | $125.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.76 | $135.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.94 | $117.87 |
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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