How far is Raymondville, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Raymondville, TX to Laredo, TX is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raymondville and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymondville and Laredo.
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Start on the route
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
46 m · 11 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Hidalgo Avenue
22.6 mi · 40 min · West Hidalgo Avenue
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Turn right onto US 281 Frontage Road
1511 ft · 42 sec · US 281 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1540 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 285: Falfurrias
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 281
2957 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Rice Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Rice Street
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Continue on State Highway 285
33.6 mi · 50 min · State Highway 285
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Turn right onto South Smith Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Smith Avenue
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Turn left onto West Viggie Street
12.8 mi · 19 min · West Viggie Street
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1890 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 359
8.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 359
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Continue on East Laredo Avenue
1622 ft · 35 sec · East Laredo Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 359
31 mi · 42 min · State Highway 359
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Keep slight left
1038 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Zapata Highway
2006 ft · 49 sec · North Zapata Highway
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Raymondville and Laredo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 281 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raymondville 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 Raymondville to Laredo?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Raymondville and 80.6 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raymondville and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
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 Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raymondville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.38 km).
#1 Raymondville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,767 |
| Coordinates | 26.4814600, -97.7830500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
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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