Charlotte to Laredo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1220.7 miles 1964.6 km · straight line
1385.4 miles actual route 2229.6 km · driving distance
25h 15min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Laredo?

The distance from Charlotte to Laredo is 1220.7 miles (1964.6 km) as the crow flies. Laredo is located WSW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1385.4 miles, taking about 25h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Laredo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 15min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 18min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~32h 50min $166–$485* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Laredo

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 407 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM