How far is Anderson Mill, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Anderson Mill, TX to Laredo, TX is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.28 mi
04h 10m
Flight
228.2 mi
367.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.26 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.28 mi
Kilometers
430.14 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson Mill
2026-04-18T22:40
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson Mill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Natalia
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Anderson Mill
126.2 mi
02h 05m
To Laredo
141.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson Mill and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson Mill and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 22 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    899 ft · 27 sec · Millwright Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    1705 ft · 34 sec · Research Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 183 South

    982 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: San Antonio

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson Mill and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
209 mi · 78%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 7%
US 183 South
10.4 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 4%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Lake Creek Parkway
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natalia
02h 05m from Anderson Mill
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Anderson Mill and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson Mill to Laredo?

The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Natalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Anderson Mill and 141.1 miles from Laredo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Anderson Mill and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Natalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Natalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Natalia.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

45 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson Mill and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 228.2 mi (367.26 km).

Anderson Mill

#1 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 Laredo

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.

Population263,640
Coordinates27.5064100, -99.5075400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.805591, 30.454698)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.7 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.86 gal · 71.4 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.10 $80.19
Premium $4.59 $43.29 $86.59
Diesel $3.99 $37.65 $75.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson Mill and Laredo. The current time is 22:40:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.