How far is Kingsland, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Kingsland, TX to Laredo, TX is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsland and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland and Laredo.
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Start on Euel Moore Drive
3 m · 3 sec · Euel Moore Drive
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Turn left
1173 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 2900
5.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch to Market Road 2900
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 71
3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Highway 71
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 14 min · Ranch Road 962
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 281
23.8 mi · 27 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo
1988 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
70 m · 3 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 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 Kingsland 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
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kingsland and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsland to Laredo?
The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Natalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Kingsland and 126.6 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingsland and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Natalia
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 Natalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsland and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 227.1 mi (365.48 km).
#1 Kingsland
Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6582400, -98.4405800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $3.58 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $50.68 | $101.37 |
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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