Denver to Laredo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.7 miles 1451.1 km · straight line
1080.8 miles actual route 1739.3 km · driving distance
19h 11min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Laredo?

The distance from Denver to Laredo is 901.7 miles (1451.1 km) as the crow flies. Laredo is located SSE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1080.8 miles, taking about 19h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Denver 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 Denver to Laredo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 11min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 1min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~24h 56min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Laredo

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM