Atlanta to Laredo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

995.6 miles 1602.3 km · straight line
1142 miles actual route 1837.9 km · driving distance
20h 35min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Laredo?

The distance from Atlanta to Laredo is 995.6 miles (1602.3 km) as the crow flies. Laredo is located WSW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142 miles, taking about 20h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Laredo in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Laredo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Laredo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 35min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 42min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~26h 46min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Laredo

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM