How far is Hempstead, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Hempstead, TX to Laredo, TX is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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 Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Laredo.
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Start on Austin Street
1223 ft · 28 sec · Austin Street
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Turn left onto 13th Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
574 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Front Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on North Meyer Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Meyer Street
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Turn right
1817 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I-10 Frontage Road
1647 ft · 45 sec · I-10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
125.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 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 Hempstead 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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Laredo?
The road trip is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.6 miles from Hempstead and 156.3 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.93 one way or $85.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Kirby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirby.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 274.12 mi (441.15 km).
#1 Hempstead
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 30.0974400, -96.0782900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.30 | $96.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.15 | $104.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
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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