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.
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
196.48 mi
03h 08m
Flight
176.97 mi
284.81 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Kerrville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.48 mi
Kilometers
316.21 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, May 31, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Kerrville
Sun, May 31, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerrville
2026-05-31T04:57
Arrive Laredo
Sun, May 31, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kerrville
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
Pearsall
TX

City in Texas

From Kerrville
98.5 mi
01h 34m
To Laredo
97.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veterans Highway

    1982 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 173 North

    11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 173 South

    46.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 173 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West Hondo Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hondo Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton

    1972 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    122 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
122 mi · 62%
State Highway 173 South
46.3 mi · 24%
State Highway 173 North
11 mi · 6%
Bandera Highway
11 mi · 6%
West Hondo Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
Memorial Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearsall
01h 34m from Kerrville
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearsall, 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 Pearsall.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

84 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 km).

Kerrville

#1 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
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: Main Street (-99.140419, 30.047345)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.25 L · about $26.19
Round trip
$52.38
13.86 gal · 52.5 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerrville and Laredo. The current time is 04:57:03.

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.