How far is Bee Cave, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Bee Cave, TX to Laredo, TX is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bee Cave and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bee Cave and Laredo.
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Start on the route
62 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Ranch Road 620 South
61 m · 10 sec · Ranch Road 620 South
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Turn left onto West Highway 71
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1.4 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1 South
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Toll East
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 1626 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North FM 1626
8.8 mi · 12 min · North FM 1626
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: San Marcos
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue on North Old Highway 81
2104 ft · 42 sec · North Old Highway 81
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 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 Bee Cave and Laredo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bee Cave 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 Bee Cave to Laredo?
The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Bee Cave and 125.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.84 one way or $65.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bee Cave and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Devine
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 Devine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bee Cave and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 215.44 mi (346.71 km).
#1 Bee Cave
City in Texas
| Population | 6,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.3085400, -97.9450100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.95 | $73.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
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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