How far is Kerrville, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Laredo, TX is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kerrville and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kerrville and Laredo.
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Start on Main Street
2270 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Highway
1982 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
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Continue on State Highway 173 North
11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 173 South
46.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 173 South
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Continue on West Hondo Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hondo Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
1972 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
122 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Kerrville and Laredo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kerrville 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 Kerrville to Laredo?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Kerrville and 97.9 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kerrville and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Pearsall
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 Pearsall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 km).
#1 Kerrville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 23,831 |
| Coordinates | 30.0474300, -99.1403200 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.82 | $63.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
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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