How far is Hearne, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Hearne, TX to Laredo, TX is about 334.5 miles (538.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.52 mi
05h 16m
Flight
291.84 mi
469.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.84 mi
Kilometers
469.67 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.52 mi
Kilometers
538.35 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Hearne
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hearne
2026-04-23T00:12
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hearne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Converse
TX

City

From Hearne
167.4 mi
02h 38m
To Laredo
167.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Hearne and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    604 ft · 8 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hearne 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 43%
Pickle Parkway
70.3 mi · 21%
South Market Street
54.9 mi · 16%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 10%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
291.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Converse
02h 38m from Hearne
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hearne 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 Hearne to Laredo?

The road trip is about 334.5 miles (538.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.4 miles from Hearne and 167.1 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Converse

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Converse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Converse.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

19 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

54 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

99 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hearne and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 291.84 mi (469.67 km).

Hearne

#1 Hearne

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

Population4,340
Coordinates30.8785200, -96.5930300
Altitude90
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: US 79 (-96.593036, 30.878517)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.68 L · about $44.59
Round trip
$89.18
23.6 gal · 89.36 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.59 $89.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.17 $100.35
Premium $4.59 $54.17 $108.35
Diesel $3.99 $47.12 $94.23

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 Hearne and Laredo. The current time is 00:12:36.

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.