Day trip from McAllen to Laredo
Laredo lies 192 km (120 mi) north-west of McAllen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 192 km (120 mi) apart, Laredo is a realistic day trip from McAllen: about 3 h 8 min each way by road.
| McAllen | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 140,269 | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 78501–78505 | 78040–78046 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Laredo
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Staying in Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from McAllen?
192 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north-west of McAllen; by road roughly 235 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Laredo by road?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Laredo?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.