How far is Andrews, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Andrews, TX to Laredo, TX is about 496.4 miles (798.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379 miles (609.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
496.39 mi
07h 51m
Flight
378.97 mi
609.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
378.97 mi
Kilometers
609.9 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
496.39 mi
Kilometers
798.86 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:51 PM to 3:21 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Andrews
230.7 mi
03h 55m
To Laredo
265.6 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andrews and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    75 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    25.9 mi · 28 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2344 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Loop 338

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Northwest Loop 338

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South US Highway 385

    49.5 mi · 57 min · South US Highway 385

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road

    126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467: Sonora

    773 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South Service Road

    558 ft · 11 sec · South Service Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Crockett Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crockett Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  18. 18

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  24. 24

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  26. 26

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
109 mi · 22%
I 10 East
92.3 mi · 19%
South US Highway 385
49.5 mi · 10%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 7%
North Crockett Avenue
34.7 mi · 7%
South Main Street
26.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

91.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+117.4 mi
379 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
03h 55m from Andrews
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andrews and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andrews to Laredo?

The road trip is about 496.4 miles (798.9 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.7 miles from Andrews and 265.6 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 379 miles (609.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.21 one way or $132.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andrews and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 378.97 mi (609.9 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
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: East Broadway Street (-102.545778, 32.318908)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 799 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.52 gal
66.31 L · about $66.21
Round trip
$132.42
35.04 gal · 132.62 L
Estimated CO2
155.7 kg one way
Round trip: 311.4 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $66.21 $132.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.50 $148.99
Premium $4.59 $80.43 $160.87
Diesel $3.99 $69.96 $139.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and Laredo. The current time is 00:52:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.