How far is Big Spring, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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
434.55 mi
07h 00m
Flight
348.38 mi
560.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.38 mi
Kilometers
560.66 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.55 mi
Kilometers
699.34 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Big Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Spring
2026-04-22T20:05
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Spring
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
Rocksprings
TX

Town of the United States

From Big Spring
203.4 mi
03h 30m
To Laredo
231.2 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    25 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Gregg Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Gregg Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 87

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 87 South: San Angelo

    1712 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    38 mi · 38 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  21. 21

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 83

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

  23. 23

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Spring 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
109 mi · 25%
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 14%
US Highway 87 South
46.9 mi · 11%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
38 mi · 9%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 8%
North Crockett Avenue
34.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 83

Continue on South US Highway 83

62 mi · 01h 05m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.1 mi
348.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocksprings
03h 30m from Big Spring
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Big Spring 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 Big Spring to Laredo?

The road trip is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Rocksprings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.4 miles from Big Spring and 231.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.1 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 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 $57.97 one way or $115.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Spring and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Rocksprings

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocksprings, 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 Rocksprings.

RAIL

Del Rio

99 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Spring and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 348.38 mi (560.66 km).

Big Spring

#1 Big Spring

City in Texas, United States

Population28,077
Coordinates32.2504000, -101.4787400
Altitude744
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: West 4th Street (-101.478769, 32.25045)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 699 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.34 gal
58.05 L · about $57.97
Round trip
$115.94
30.68 gal · 116.1 L
Estimated CO2
136.3 kg one way
Round trip: 272.7 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.97 $115.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.23 $130.45
Premium $4.59 $70.43 $140.85
Diesel $3.99 $61.25 $122.51

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 Big Spring and Laredo. The current time is 20:05:14.

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.