How far is Brownwood, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Laredo, TX is about 341.7 miles (549.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (470 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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 the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Swiss Avenue
140 m · 22 sec · Swiss Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Street
36 m · 12 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
802 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 377 South
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Continue on Bridge Street
2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
39 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
139.7 mi · 2 hr 21 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy 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 341.7 miles (549.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Cross Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Brownwood and 172.6 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292 miles (470 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.57 one way or $91.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brownwood and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Cross Mountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7
City of Shavano Park - Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross Mountain.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 292.04 mi (470 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.57 | $91.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.28 | $102.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.37 | $110.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.16 | $96.31 |
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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