How far is Yoakum, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Yoakum, TX to Laredo, TX is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.09 mi
03h 44m
Flight
188.79 mi
303.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.79 mi
Kilometers
303.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.09 mi
Kilometers
339.72 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Tue, May 26, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Yoakum
Tue, May 26, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yoakum
2026-05-25T23:11
Arrive Laredo
Tue, May 26, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yoakum
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Yoakum
104 mi
01h 52m
To Laredo
107.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Morris Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Irvine Street

    894 ft · 18 sec · Irvine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Huck Street

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Huck Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Loop 51

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Loop 51

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 77A South

    10.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 77A South

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183

  7. 7

    Continue on North Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

    26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    27.9 mi · 31 min · East Pearl Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Houston Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Houston Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Corpus Christi Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 59 West

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yoakum 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 West
124 mi · 59%
East Pearl Street
27.9 mi · 13%
South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 13%
US Highway 77A South
10.7 mi · 5%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 1%
North Esplanade Street
2.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 West

Continue on US Highway 59 West

65.2 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
188.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
01h 52m from Yoakum
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yoakum 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 Yoakum to Laredo?

The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Yoakum and 107.1 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yoakum and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 188.79 mi (303.83 km).

Yoakum

#1 Yoakum

City in Texas

Population5,935
Coordinates29.2877500, -97.1519300
Altitude98
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: West Morris Street (-97.151943, 29.287715)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.2 L · about $28.15
Round trip
$56.31
14.9 gal · 56.4 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.15 $56.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.68 $63.35
Premium $4.59 $34.20 $68.41
Diesel $3.99 $29.75 $59.50

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yoakum and Laredo. The current time is 23:11:28.

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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.