How far is Brownwood, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Laredo, TX is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownwood and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and Laredo.
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Start on Mapleton Avenue
1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 5 min · Bayshore Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bayshore Drive
2507 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive
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Turn left onto West Schreck Street
1.2 km · 4 min · West Schreck Street
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Turn left onto Bayway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive
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Turn left onto Decker Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Decker Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
605 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
1.1 km · 47 sec · Decker Drive
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
18.9 mi · 23 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Katy Freeway
175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 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 Brownwood and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood 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 Brownwood to Laredo?
The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 187.1 miles from Brownwood and 153.3 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownwood and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near McQueeney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McQueeney.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 311.56 mi (501.4 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 29.7491200, -95.0499300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.39 | $90.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.07 | $102.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.14 | $110.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.96 | $95.91 |
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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