How far is Laredo, TX from Big Lake, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Big Lake, TX is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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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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 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Real County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Big Lake.
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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
17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
1737 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street
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Continue on Milam Street
1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street
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Continue on South Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Texas Highway 55
32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55
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Keep slight right
713 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn left onto North Service Road
89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on 14th Street
1362 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
1.6 km · 2 min · Avenue E
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Continue on Texas State Highway 163
28.6 mi · 43 min · Texas State Highway 163
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Turn left onto Reagan Street
18 mi · 19 min · Reagan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Big Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 83 North
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?
Camp Wood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Laredo and 168.5 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 $45.01 one way or $90.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Big Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Wood
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 Camp Wood.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 280.45 mi (451.34 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 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 31.1915400, -101.4603900 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-101.46039, 31.19154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.68 | $109.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.56 | $95.11 |
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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