How far is Providence, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Providence, TX to Laredo, TX is about 490.7 miles (789.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423.8 miles (682 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Laredo.
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Start on Fishtrap Road
929 ft · 30 sec · Fishtrap Road
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2931
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2931
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Turn left onto US Highway 380 East
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1488 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on University Drive
120 m · 8 sec · University Drive
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Turn slight right
70 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2189 ft · 34 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 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 Providence and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Laredo?
The road trip is about 490.7 miles (789.7 km) and usually takes 07h 32m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.1 miles from Providence and 255.6 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423.8 miles (682 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 $66.49 one way or $132.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Austin
Taylor
San Marcos Station
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 423.76 mi (681.97 km).
#1 Providence
This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2334000, -96.9615800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 790 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 07m |
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 | $3.84 | $66.49 | $132.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $75.29 | $150.58 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $81.80 | $163.60 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $100.04 | $200.08 |
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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