How far is Hewitt, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Hewitt, TX to Laredo, TX is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.25 mi
05h 12m
Flight
306.63 mi
493.48 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hewitt.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.63 mi
Kilometers
493.48 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.25 mi
Kilometers
555.63 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hewitt
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hewitt
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hewitt
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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Hewitt
164.5 mi
02h 36m
To Laredo
180.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    26 m · 5 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    840 ft · 28 sec · West Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Hewitt Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Hewitt Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hewitt 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
293 mi · 85%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 3%
South Hewitt Drive
3.07 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.58 mi
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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
306.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 36m from Hewitt
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hewitt 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 Hewitt to Laredo?

The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 164.5 miles from Hewitt and 180.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.03 one way or $92.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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 Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 7 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 9.7 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
City Of Balcones Heights
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City Of Balcones Heights

San Antonio , TX
3300 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Rating 3.9/5 7 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 6.9 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 Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hewitt and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 306.63 mi (493.48 km).

Hewitt

#1 Hewitt

City in Texas, United States

Population15,113
Coordinates31.4623900, -97.1958400
Altitude197
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: 1st Street (-97.195863, 31.462379)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.12 L · about $46.03
Round trip
$92.06
24.36 gal · 92.24 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.03 $92.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.79 $103.58
Premium $4.59 $55.92 $111.84
Diesel $3.99 $48.63 $97.27

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 Hewitt and Laredo. The current time is 20:24:22.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.