Day trip from San Antonio to Laredo
Laredo lies 235 km (146 mi) south-west of San Antonio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 235 km (146 mi) apart, Laredo is a realistic day trip from San Antonio: about 3 h 50 min each way by road.
| San Antonio | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 78040–78046 |
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Staying in Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from San Antonio?
235 km (146 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Antonio; by road roughly 287 km (178 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Laredo by road?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio 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.