Laredo to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1350.4 miles 2173.2 km · straight line
1546.8 miles actual route 2489.3 km · driving distance
28h 22min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Laredo from Raleigh?

The distance from Laredo to Raleigh is 1350.4 miles (2173.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1546.8 miles, taking about 28h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Laredo in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 22min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 2min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~36h 53min $186–$541* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laredo & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 450 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM