Laredo to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1189.9 miles 1915 km · straight line
1414.1 miles actual route 2275.7 km · driving distance
25h 5min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Laredo from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Laredo to Long Beach, California is 1189.9 miles (1915 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WNW of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1414.1 miles, taking about 25h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Laredo in Texas and Long Beach, California in California.

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 Laredo and Long Beach, California. 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 Laredo to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 5min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 6min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~32h 37min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laredo & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 397 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM