How far is Homestead Meadows South, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Homestead Meadows South, TX to Laredo, TX is about 604.5 miles (972.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 498 miles (801.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead Meadows South and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead Meadows South and Laredo.
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Start on Gwendolyn Drive
671 ft · 35 sec · Gwendolyn Drive
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Turn left onto Marvin Lane
958 ft · 28 sec · Marvin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Desert Meadows Drive
2501 ft · 1 min · Desert Meadows Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montana Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Van Horn, El Paso
2334 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Van Horn
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
152.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right
70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285
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Turn right onto North Alamo Street
1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit left
12 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
47.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Loop 225
1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 Homestead Meadows South and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Homestead Meadows South 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 Homestead Meadows South to Laredo?
The road trip is about 604.5 miles (972.8 km) and usually takes 09h 57m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 301.4 miles from Homestead Meadows South and 303.1 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 498 miles (801.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.5 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 MDT. 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 $80.61 one way or $161.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Homestead Meadows South and Laredo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Homestead Meadows South and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
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 Fort Stockton.
Alpine
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homestead Meadows South and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 498 mi (801.46 km).
#1 Homestead Meadows South
Census designated place
| Population | 7,247 |
| Coordinates | 31.8109700, -106.1642700 |
| Altitude | 1241 |
| 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: 973 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 32m |
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 | $80.61 | $161.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.70 | $181.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.93 | $195.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.17 | $170.34 |
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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