How far is Sullivan City, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Sullivan City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.69 mi
02h 24m
Flight
102.92 mi
165.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.92 mi
Kilometers
165.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.69 mi
Kilometers
200.67 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Sullivan City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan City
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan City
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
Zapata
TX

Census designated place

From Sullivan City
60.6 mi
01h 12m
To Laredo
64.1 mi
01h 12m

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
6 to 10 mph SE
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 Sullivan City and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan City and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Expressway 83

    1.2 km · 51 sec · East Expressway 83

  2. 2

    Continue on East US Highway 83

    15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2898 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on East Grant Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  11. 11

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 50%
East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 12%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 11%
Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 10%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 4%
East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zapata
01h 12m from Sullivan City
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivan City 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 Sullivan City to Laredo?

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Zapata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Sullivan City and 64.1 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 102.92 mi (165.63 km).

Sullivan City

#1 Sullivan City

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population4,170
Coordinates26.2775700, -98.5636300
Altitude61
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: US 83 North (-98.563625, 26.27758)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.42
Premium $4.59 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $3.99 $17.57 $35.14

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 Sullivan City and Laredo. The current time is 20:20:20.

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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.