How far is Double Oak, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Double Oak, TX to Laredo, TX is about 471.8 miles (759.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m 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
471.79 mi
07h 18m
Flight
409.79 mi
659.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
409.79 mi
Kilometers
659.49 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
471.79 mi
Kilometers
759.27 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Double Oak
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Double Oak
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Double Oak
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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Double Oak
227.6 mi
03h 39m
To Laredo
244.1 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Double Oak and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Double Oak and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Rancho Vista Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Rancho Vista Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Simmons Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · Simmons Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Road East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kings Road East

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shiloh Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cross Timbers Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Cross Timbers Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W South

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Double Oak 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 64%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 18%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 2%
Cross Timbers Road
7.25 mi · 2%
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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
409.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 39m from Double Oak
Leave By
9:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Double Oak 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 Double Oak to Laredo?

The road trip is about 471.8 miles (759.3 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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 227.6 miles from Double Oak and 244.1 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 $62.92 one way or $125.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Double Oak and Partly Sunny 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.
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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 Double Oak and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 409.79 mi (659.49 km).

Double Oak

#1 Double Oak

Town of the United States

Population3,101
Coordinates33.0651200, -97.1105700
Altitude201
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: Rancho Vista Drive (-97.110676, 33.065312)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 759 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.65 gal
63.02 L · about $62.92
Round trip
$125.84
33.3 gal · 126.04 L
Estimated CO2
148 kg one way
Round trip: 295.9 kg / 652 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.92 $125.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.80 $141.59
Premium $4.59 $76.44 $152.88
Diesel $3.99 $66.48 $132.97

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 Double Oak and Laredo. The current time is 20:10:48.

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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.