How far is Center, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Center, TX to Laredo, TX is about 393.8 miles (633.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333 miles (535.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Laredo.
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Start on Lcr 800
118 m · 19 sec · Lcr 800
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Turn left onto East Yeagua Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · East Yeagua Street
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Continue on State Highway 164
16.4 mi · 24 min · State Highway 164
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Continue on East Texas Avenue
8.7 mi · 13 min · East Texas Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East State Highway 6
6.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Loop 340
5.6 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 340
1097 ft · 22 sec · South Loop 340
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Continue on South Loop 340
3110 ft · 1 min · South Loop 340
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: Austin
1139 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
36.1 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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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 Center 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
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Center 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 Center to Laredo?
The road trip is about 393.8 miles (633.8 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Center and 205.1 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333 miles (535.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.53 one way or $105.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Center and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 332.99 mi (535.89 km).
#1 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 31.5107300, -96.4247000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $52.53 | $105.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.10 | $118.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $63.81 | $127.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.50 | $111.01 |
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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