How far is San Diego, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from San Diego, TX to Laredo, TX is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.94 mi
01h 28m
Flight
79.67 mi
128.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.52 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in San Diego
Sun, Apr 12, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-04-12T07:33
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 12, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From San Diego
43.7 mi
00h 44m
To Laredo
44.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SE
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 San Diego and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Gravis Avenue

    23.9 mi · 27 min · East Gravis Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Gravis Avenue
82.3 mi · 94%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 3%
Bob Bullock Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
Santa Ursula Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.38 mi
Houston Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

East Gravis Avenue

Continue straight

58.4 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
00h 44m from San Diego
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Diego 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 San Diego to Laredo?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from San Diego and 44.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Diego and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 79.67 mi (128.21 km).

San Diego

#1 San Diego

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

Population4,188
Coordinates27.7639100, -98.2389000
Altitude94
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: South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street (-98.238941, 27.763921)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.43
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.71 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.36
Premium $4.59 $14.23 $28.46
Diesel $3.99 $12.38 $24.76

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 San Diego and Laredo. The current time is 07:33:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.