How far is San Carlos, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from San Carlos, TX to Laredo, TX is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 00m.
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 Starr County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Carlos and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos and Laredo.
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Start on the route
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Richardson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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Continue on East Schunior Street
2604 ft · 40 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on East Richardson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street
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Continue on East Richardson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road
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Continue on East Schunior Street
116 m · 16 sec · East Schunior Street
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Turn left onto North Expressway 281
139 m · 9 sec · North Expressway 281
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69C South, US 281 South
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
42.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2898 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 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 San Carlos 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.
United States Highway 83
Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving San Carlos and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos to Laredo?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Roma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from San Carlos and 76.6 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around San Carlos and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Roma
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 Roma.
McAllen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Carlos and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 121.75 mi (195.93 km).
#1 San Carlos
San Carlos is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2956300, -98.0719500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.58 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $24.69 | $49.37 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $31.36 | $62.73 |
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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