How far is Brady, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Brady, TX to Laredo, TX is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
295.35 mi
04h 41m
Flight
250.94 mi
403.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.94 mi
Kilometers
403.85 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.35 mi
Kilometers
475.32 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brady
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brady
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
Von Ormy
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Brady
146.1 mi
02h 20m
To Laredo
149.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Brady and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort McKavitt Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto San Antonio Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    27.2 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West

    3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 47%
South US Highway 87
59.9 mi · 20%
I 10 East
32.5 mi · 11%
Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 8%
Bridge Street
14.6 mi · 5%
North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
250.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Von Ormy
02h 20m from Brady
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brady 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 Brady to Laredo?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Brady and 149.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.38 one way or $78.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brady and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy

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 Von Ormy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Olmos Park City Hall

San Antonio , TX
120 W El Prado Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212
Rating 1.5/5 107 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Von Ormy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

22 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

95 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brady and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 250.94 mi (403.85 km).

Brady

#1 Brady

City in Texas

Population5,178
Coordinates31.1351700, -99.3350600
Altitude511
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: Main Street (-99.335051, 31.135546)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.45 L · about $39.38
Round trip
$78.75
20.84 gal · 78.9 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.38 $78.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.31 $88.61
Premium $4.59 $47.84 $95.68
Diesel $3.99 $41.61 $83.21

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 Brady and Laredo. The current time is 23:22:26.

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.