How far is DeCordova, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from DeCordova, TX to Laredo, TX is about 390.6 miles (628.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 357 miles (574.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.58 mi
06h 44m
Flight
357.04 mi
574.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.04 mi
Kilometers
574.6 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.58 mi
Kilometers
628.58 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in DeCordova
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeCordova
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 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
10:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeCordova
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From DeCordova
199.3 mi
03h 22m
To Laredo
191.3 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Drive

    39 m · 12 sec · Country Club Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fairway Drive

    1433 ft · 40 sec · Fairway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cimmaron Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cimmaron Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Acton School Road

    1 km · 3 min · Acton School Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Acton Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Acton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    102 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East US Highway 377

    32.7 mi · 40 min · East US Highway 377

  8. 8

    Continue on East South Loop

    1.1 km · 1 min · East South Loop

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Road

    1758 ft · 25 sec · East Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo

    1988 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    70 m · 3 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between DeCordova 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
154 mi · 39%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 37%
East US Highway 377
32.7 mi · 8%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.4 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 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
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
357 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
03h 22m from DeCordova
Leave By
10:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeCordova 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 DeCordova to Laredo?

The road trip is about 390.6 miles (628.6 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.3 miles from DeCordova and 191.3 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 357 miles (574.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 $52.07 one way or $104.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanco, 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 Blanco.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeCordova and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 357.04 mi (574.6 km).

DeCordova

#1 DeCordova

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

Population3,108
Coordinates32.4298600, -97.6950300
Altitude213
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: Country Club Drive (-97.69537, 32.429751)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.17 L · about $52.07
Round trip
$104.15
27.56 gal · 104.34 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.07 $104.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.59 $117.19
Premium $4.59 $63.26 $126.53
Diesel $3.99 $55.02 $110.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between DeCordova and Laredo. The current time is 21:51:12.

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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.