How far is Hondo, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Hondo, TX to Laredo, TX is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.66 mi
02h 13m
Flight
129.13 mi
207.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.13 mi
Kilometers
207.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.66 mi
Kilometers
232.8 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Hondo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hondo
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hondo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cotulla
TX

City in La Salle County, Texas, United States

From Hondo
72.7 mi
01h 06m
To Laredo
72 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Hondo and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    2429 ft · 38 sec · US Highway 90 East

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 173 South: Devine

    1269 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 173 South

    18.7 mi · 28 min · State Highway 173 South

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hondo Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hondo Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton

    1972 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    122 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hondo and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
122 mi · 84%
State Highway 173 South
18.7 mi · 13%
West Hondo Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
19th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
US Highway 90 East
0.46 mi
Texas 173
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

122 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotulla
01h 06m from Hondo
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hondo 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 Hondo to Laredo?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cotulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Hondo and 72 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hondo and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 129.13 mi (207.82 km).

Hondo

#1 Hondo

City in Texas, United States

Population9,492
Coordinates29.3474600, -99.1414200
Altitude272
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 90 (-99.14143, 29.347599)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.55
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.27 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.37
Premium $4.59 $23.41 $46.83
Diesel $3.99 $20.36 $40.73

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 Hondo and Laredo. The current time is 02:19:06.

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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.