How far is Grape Creek, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Grape Creek, TX to Laredo, TX is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Real County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grape Creek and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grape Creek and Laredo.
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Start on Mustang Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Mustang Avenue
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Turn right onto Grape Creek Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Grape Creek Road
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Turn left onto US 87 Frontage Road
899 ft · 25 sec · US 87 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
822 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on North Abe Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Abe Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on North Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street
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Continue on South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55
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Turn right onto Milam Street
1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street
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Continue on North Getty Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street
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Turn right onto Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 19 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 Grape Creek and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South US Highway 83
Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grape Creek and Slight 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 Grape Creek to Laredo?
The road trip is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Wood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.9 miles from Grape Creek and 175.4 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.50 one way or $91.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grape Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Wood
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 Camp Wood.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grape Creek and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 288.27 mi (463.92 km).
#1 Grape Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 3,154 |
| Coordinates | 31.5793200, -100.5476000 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| 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: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.50 | $91.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.19 | $102.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.28 | $110.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.08 | $96.15 |
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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