How far is Laredo, TX from Abilene, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Abilene, TX is about 409.9 miles (659.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.8 miles (550 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Abilene.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 83 North
49.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 83 Business North: Treadaway Boulevard
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
923 ft · 34 sec · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
2071 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Abilene.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Abilene?
The road trip is about 409.9 miles (659.6 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?
Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.3 miles from Laredo and 204.6 miles from Abilene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.8 miles (550 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 $54.64 one way or $109.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Abilene.
Stop Ideas Near Comfort
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 Comfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 341.75 mi (549.99 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $54.64 | $109.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.48 | $122.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.39 | $132.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.74 | $115.48 |
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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