El Paso to Laredo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.7 miles 823.5 km · straight line
604.7 miles actual route 973.1 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Laredo?

The distance from El Paso to Laredo is 511.7 miles (823.5 km) as the crow flies. Laredo is located ESE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.7 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso 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 El Paso to Laredo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~13h 59min $73–$212* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Laredo

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM