How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Laredo, TX is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (376 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brushy Creek and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Laredo.
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Start on Stoney Hill
123 m · 16 sec · Stoney Hill
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Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive
1634 ft · 49 sec · Stonebridge Drive
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Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive
1794 ft · 46 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto O'Connor Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · O'Connor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 45
1680 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll East
1789 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2499 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, FM 1325: County Road 172, La Frontera Boulevard
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto West Louis Henna Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Louis Henna Boulevard
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Turn straight
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2073 ft · 39 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
935 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
12.4 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 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 Brushy Creek and Laredo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 26m
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 leaving Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek to Laredo?
The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Natalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Brushy Creek and 149.8 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.6 miles (376 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brushy Creek and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Natalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Natalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 233.61 mi (375.96 km).
#1 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.71 | $83.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.04 | $90.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
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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