How far is Graham, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Graham, TX to Laredo, TX is about 451.7 miles (726.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 390.8 miles (629 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m 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 07h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Graham and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graham and Laredo.
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Start on Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
14.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16 South
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Continue on State Highway 337
21.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 337
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 180 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
39.9 mi · 44 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo
1988 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
70 m · 3 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 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 Graham and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
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144 mi · 02h 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Graham 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 Graham to Laredo?
The road trip is about 451.7 miles (726.9 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Graham and 230.2 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 390.8 miles (629 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 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 $60.24 one way or $120.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Graham and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson City
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 Johnson City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 390.82 mi (628.96 km).
#1 Graham
City in north central Texas
| Population | 8,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.1070600, -98.5895000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 727 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $60.24 | $120.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.78 | $135.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.18 | $146.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
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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