Laredo to Panama City Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Laredo from Panama City Beach?

The distance from Laredo to Panama City Beach is 849 miles (1366.3 km) as the crow flies. Panama City Beach is located ENE of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1018.8 miles, taking about 20h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Laredo in Texas and Panama City Beach in Florida.

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 Laredo and Panama City Beach. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.