How far is Granbury, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Granbury, TX to Laredo, TX is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.09 mi
06h 28m
Flight
356.09 mi
573.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.09 mi
Kilometers
573.07 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.09 mi
Kilometers
616.53 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Return by in Granbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granbury
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 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
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granbury
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
Spring Branch
TX

Human settlement in Texas, United States of America

From Granbury
195.5 mi
03h 14m
To Laredo
187.6 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morgan Street

    26 m · 10 sec · South Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West US Highway 377

    27.1 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 377

  4. 4

    Continue on East South Loop

    1.1 km · 1 min · East South Loop

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Road

    1758 ft · 25 sec · East Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo

    1988 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    70 m · 3 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granbury 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
154 mi · 40%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 38%
West US Highway 377
27.1 mi · 7%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.4 mi · 5%
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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
356.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Branch
03h 14m from Granbury
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Granbury 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 Granbury to Laredo?

The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?

Spring Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.5 miles from Granbury and 187.6 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 $51.09 one way or $102.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Branch

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

53 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

77 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 356.09 mi (573.07 km).

Granbury

#1 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
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: South Morgan Street (-97.794271, 32.442085)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.17 L · about $51.09
Round trip
$102.18
27.04 gal · 102.34 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.09 $102.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.49 $114.97
Premium $4.59 $62.07 $124.14
Diesel $3.99 $53.99 $107.97

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 Granbury and Laredo. The current time is 01:18:32.

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.