How far is Floresville, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Floresville, TX to Laredo, TX is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.08 mi
02h 50m
Flight
139.27 mi
224.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.27 mi
Kilometers
224.13 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.08 mi
Kilometers
254.4 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, May 31, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Floresville
Sun, May 31, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Floresville
2026-05-30T23:10
Arrive Laredo
Sun, May 31, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Floresville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dilley
TX

City in Frio County, Texas, United States

From Floresville
89.5 mi
01h 25m
To Laredo
68.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
96°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Standish Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Standish Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 181 North

    16.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 181 North

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward South US Highway 181

    2785 ft · 34 sec · South US Highway 181

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West, US 281 South, TX 130 South

    2784 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Laredo

    868 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2955 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    144.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Floresville and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 91%
US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 11%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 7%
10th Street
1.88 mi · 1%
South US Highway 181
1.76 mi · 1%
I 35 South
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto 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

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dilley
01h 25m from Floresville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Floresville 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 Floresville to Laredo?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Floresville and 68.6 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Floresville and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Dilley

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

107 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Floresville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 139.27 mi (224.13 km).

Floresville

#1 Floresville

City in Texas, United States

Population8,144
Coordinates29.1335800, -98.1561200
Altitude119
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: 4th Street (-98.156182, 29.13353)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.17
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.09 $42.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.45
Premium $4.59 $25.62 $51.24
Diesel $3.99 $22.28 $44.56

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Floresville and Laredo. The current time is 23:10:28.

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.