How far is Barrett, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Barrett, TX to Laredo, TX is about 336.7 miles (541.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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
336.66 mi
05h 35m
Flight
315.33 mi
507.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.33 mi
Kilometers
507.47 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.66 mi
Kilometers
541.8 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Barrett
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrett
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrett
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
McQueeney
TX

Census designated place

From Barrett
185.4 mi
02h 47m
To Laredo
151.2 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Barrett and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market 1942

    23 m · 5 sec · Farm to Market 1942

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road

    1189 ft · 26 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    552 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    47 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 90 West

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway

    9 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrett 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 56%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 43%
Crosby Freeway
9.01 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
East Freeway
6.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Continue on Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
315.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McQueeney
02h 47m from Barrett
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barrett 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 Barrett to Laredo?

The road trip is about 336.7 miles (541.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

McQueeney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Barrett and 151.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.89 one way or $89.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barrett and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near McQueeney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McQueeney and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Cibolo Municipal Building

Cibolo , TX
200 S Main St, Cibolo, TX 78108
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews Municipal corporation,City administration,City clerk's office,City courthouse
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

33 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

80 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrett and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 315.33 mi (507.47 km).

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#1 Barrett

City in Texas

Population3,199
Coordinates29.8799500, -95.0629800
Altitude13
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: FM 1942 (-95.062973, 29.879915)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.88 gal
44.97 L · about $44.89
Round trip
$89.79
23.76 gal · 89.94 L
Estimated CO2
105.6 kg one way
Round trip: 211.2 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.89 $89.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.51 $101.03
Premium $4.59 $54.54 $109.08
Diesel $3.99 $47.44 $94.87

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 Barrett and Laredo. The current time is 04:11:48.

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.