Laredo to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1198.3 miles 1928.4 km · straight line
1407.1 miles actual route 2264.5 km · driving distance
24h 49min estimated drive time
$135 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Laredo from Los Angeles?

The distance from Laredo to Los Angeles is 1198.3 miles (1928.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WNW of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1407.1 miles, taking about 24h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Laredo in Texas and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 49min $135 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 47min $113–$211* Budget
Train ~32h 16min $169–$492* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laredo & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM