How far is Seminole, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Seminole, TX to Laredo, TX is about 508.6 miles (818.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 406 miles (653.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
508.57 mi
08h 33m
Flight
405.99 mi
653.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.99 mi
Kilometers
653.37 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.57 mi
Kilometers
818.46 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Seminole
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seminole
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seminole
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Seminole
244.9 mi
04h 16m
To Laredo
263.6 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seminole and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seminole and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    14 m · 8 sec · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    17.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 385

    9.5 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 385

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    27.3 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2344 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Loop 338

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Northwest Loop 338

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South US Highway 385

    49.5 mi · 57 min · South US Highway 385

  8. 8

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road

    126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467: Sonora

    773 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Service Road

    558 ft · 11 sec · South Service Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Crockett Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crockett Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  20. 20

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  26. 26

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  28. 28

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
109 mi · 21%
I 10 East
92.3 mi · 18%
South US Highway 385
49.5 mi · 10%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 7%
North Crockett Avenue
34.7 mi · 7%
North Main Street
27.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

91.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.6 mi
406 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
04h 16m from Seminole
Leave By
6:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seminole and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seminole to Laredo?

The road trip is about 508.6 miles (818.5 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.9 miles from Seminole and 263.6 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 406 miles (653.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.6 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 $67.83 one way or $135.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seminole and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 405.99 mi (653.37 km).

Seminole

#1 Seminole

City in Texas, USA

Population7,952
Coordinates32.7189900, -102.6449100
Altitude1005
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: East Avenue A (-102.64491, 32.718984)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 818 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.95 gal
67.93 L · about $67.83
Round trip
$135.67
35.9 gal · 135.86 L
Estimated CO2
159.5 kg one way
Round trip: 319 kg / 703 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.83 $135.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.32 $152.65
Premium $4.59 $82.41 $164.82
Diesel $3.99 $71.67 $143.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seminole and Laredo. The current time is 20:10:16.

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.