How far is Grand Saline, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Saline, TX to Laredo, TX is about 481.7 miles (775.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423 miles (680.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Saline and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Saline and Laredo.
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Start on East Frank Street
21 m · 5 sec · East Frank Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
116 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Garland Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · West Garland Street
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Continue on West Frank Street
9 mi · 10 min · West Frank Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on East South Commerce Street
17.7 mi · 21 min · East South Commerce Street
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.1 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Dallas
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · 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 Grand Saline 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
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Saline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Saline to Laredo?
The road trip is about 481.7 miles (775.3 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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?
Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.5 miles from Grand Saline and 238.3 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423 miles (680.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 $64.24 one way or $128.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Grand Saline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch
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 Wells Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Saline and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 423.01 mi (680.77 km).
#1 Grand Saline
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.6734600, -95.7094100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 775 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $64.24 | $128.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.28 | $144.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.05 | $156.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.88 | $135.76 |
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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