How far is Hudson Oaks, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson Oaks, TX to Laredo, TX is about 417.7 miles (672.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 378.4 miles (609 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
417.68 mi
06h 49m
Flight
378.39 mi
608.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
378.39 mi
Kilometers
608.96 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.68 mi
Kilometers
672.19 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, May 13, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson Oaks
Wed, May 13, 10:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Oaks
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Laredo
Wed, May 13, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Oaks
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From Hudson Oaks
208.3 mi
03h 24m
To Laredo
209.4 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Oaks and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Fort Worth Highway

    1234 ft · 29 sec · Fort Worth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oakridge Drive

    1683 ft · 50 sec · South Oakridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    2551 ft · 51 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West

    975 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells

    816 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1401 ft · 42 sec · I-20 Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South US Highway 281

    27.4 mi · 31 min · South US Highway 281

  9. 9

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo

    1988 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    70 m · 3 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson Oaks 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
181 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 35%
I 20 West
25.1 mi · 6%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.4 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
378.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
03h 24m from Hudson Oaks
Leave By
10:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson Oaks 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 Hudson Oaks to Laredo?

The road trip is about 417.7 miles (672.2 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.3 miles from Hudson Oaks and 209.4 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 378.4 miles (609 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 CDT. 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 $55.70 one way or $111.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanco, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Oaks and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 378.39 mi (608.96 km).

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#1 Hudson Oaks

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population3,564
Coordinates32.7570700, -97.7067000
Altitude318
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 180 (-97.7067, 32.757079)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.74 gal
55.79 L · about $55.70
Round trip
$111.40
29.48 gal · 111.58 L
Estimated CO2
131 kg one way
Round trip: 262 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.70 $111.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.67 $125.35
Premium $4.59 $67.67 $135.34
Diesel $3.99 $58.86 $117.71

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson Oaks and Laredo. The current time is 21:01:05.

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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.