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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
60 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow
615 ft · 22 sec · Salt Mill Hollow
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Turn left onto Millwright Parkway
899 ft · 27 sec · Millwright Parkway
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Turn right onto Lake Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Creek Parkway
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Turn slight right
65 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Research Boulevard
1705 ft · 34 sec · Research Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 183 South
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: San Antonio
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Natalia.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson Mill and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 228.2 mi (367.26 km).
#1 Anderson Mill
Census designated place
| Population | 8,744 |
| Coordinates | 30.4549200, -97.8058400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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