How far is Brownfield, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to Laredo, TX is about 521 miles (838.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
520.97 mi
08h 06m
Flight
425.33 mi
684.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
425.33 mi
Kilometers
684.5 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
520.97 mi
Kilometers
838.42 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Return by in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 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
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
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 Brownfield
247 mi
04h 03m
To Laredo
274 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Brownfield and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lubbock Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Lubbock Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seagraves Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lamesa Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 137

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137

  6. 6

    Continue on Lamesa Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Brownfield Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Highway 137

    15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137

  9. 9

    Continue on North Bryan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  25. 25

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  26. 26

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  32. 32

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South US Highway 83

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

  34. 34

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownfield 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
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
109 mi · 21%
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 12%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 87 South
46.9 mi · 9%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 7%
North Crockett Avenue
34.1 mi · 7%
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
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.7 mi
425.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
04h 03m from Brownfield
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownfield 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 Brownfield to Laredo?

The road trip is about 521 miles (838.4 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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 247 miles from Brownfield and 274 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.7 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 $69.46 one way or $138.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 425.33 mi (684.5 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
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: US 82 East (-102.274358, 33.181204)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 838 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.38 gal
69.59 L · about $69.46
Round trip
$138.92
36.76 gal · 139.18 L
Estimated CO2
163.3 kg one way
Round trip: 326.7 kg / 720 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.46 $138.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.15 $156.30
Premium $4.59 $84.38 $168.77
Diesel $3.99 $73.39 $146.78

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 Brownfield and Laredo. The current time is 00:05:28.

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.