How far is Hallsville, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Hallsville, TX to Laredo, TX is about 521.3 miles (839 km), with a travel time of about 08h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 454.2 miles (730.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
521.31 mi
08h 29m
Flight
454.15 mi
730.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
454.15 mi
Kilometers
730.89 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
521.31 mi
Kilometers
838.97 km
Drive Time
08h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallsville
2026-04-16T01:43
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 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
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallsville
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
Round Rock
TX

The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Hallsville
255.4 mi
04h 14m
To Laredo
265.9 mi
04h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Central Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson

    1272 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson

    777 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 259 North

    1 km · 42 sec · US Highway 259 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North

    1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 259 Business North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 East

    29.1 mi · 34 min · State Highway 31 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  18. 18

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  23. 23

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  25. 25

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  35. 35

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallsville 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
44 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 58%
State Highway 31 East
60.2 mi · 12%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 3%
I 20
15 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
08h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
454.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Rock
04h 14m from Hallsville
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Hallsville 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 Hallsville to Laredo?

The road trip is about 521.3 miles (839 km) and usually takes 08h 29m 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?

Round Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.4 miles from Hallsville and 265.9 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 454.2 miles (730.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 $69.50 one way or $138.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Hallsville and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Round Rock

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

28 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

68 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

71 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallsville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 454.15 mi (730.89 km).

Hallsville

#1 Hallsville

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,406
Coordinates32.5043200, -94.5740900
Altitude111
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 Central Street (-94.574118, 32.504317)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 839 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.39 gal
69.63 L · about $69.50
Round trip
$138.99
36.78 gal · 139.26 L
Estimated CO2
163.4 kg one way
Round trip: 326.9 kg / 721 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.50 $138.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.19 $156.39
Premium $4.59 $84.43 $168.86
Diesel $3.99 $73.43 $146.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallsville and Laredo. The current time is 01:43:36.

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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.