How far is Crane, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Crane, TX to Laredo, TX is about 408.7 miles (657.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.6 miles (512.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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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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 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Crane and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crane and Laredo.
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Start on South Gaston Street
22.4 mi · 26 min · South Gaston Street
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road
126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467: Sonora
773 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on South Service Road
558 ft · 11 sec · South Service Road
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on North Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street
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Continue on South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55
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Turn right onto Milam Street
1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street
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Continue on North Getty Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street
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Turn right onto Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 19 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 Crane and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crane 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 Crane to Laredo?
The road trip is about 408.7 miles (657.7 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Rocksprings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Crane and 212 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.6 miles (512.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.1 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 $54.49 one way or $108.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crane and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Rocksprings
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 Rocksprings.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crane and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 318.59 mi (512.72 km).
#1 Crane
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,649 |
| Coordinates | 31.3973600, -102.3501400 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| 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: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $54.49 | $108.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.31 | $122.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.20 | $132.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.58 | $115.16 |
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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