How far is Chandler, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Chandler, TX to Laredo, TX is about 469.6 miles (755.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 410.1 miles (660 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
469.63 mi
07h 26m
Flight
410.09 mi
659.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
410.09 mi
Kilometers
659.98 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
469.63 mi
Kilometers
755.8 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-19T07:23
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 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
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Chandler
226.7 mi
03h 43m
To Laredo
242.9 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Highway 31

    2828 ft · 38 sec · East Highway 31

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  8. 8

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 64%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 7%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 4%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
410.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 43m from Chandler
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chandler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Laredo?

The road trip is about 469.6 miles (755.8 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.7 miles from Chandler and 242.9 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 410.1 miles (660 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 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 $62.62 one way or $125.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chandler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onion Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onion Creek.

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 410.09 mi (659.98 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
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: TX 31 (-95.479984, 32.307941)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 756 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.57 gal
62.73 L · about $62.62
Round trip
$125.24
33.14 gal · 125.46 L
Estimated CO2
147.3 kg one way
Round trip: 294.5 kg / 649 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.62 $125.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.46 $140.91
Premium $4.59 $76.07 $152.15
Diesel $3.99 $66.16 $132.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Laredo. The current time is 07:23:28.

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.