How far is Laredo, TX from Brady, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Brady, TX is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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 Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Brady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Brady.
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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
31.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87
538 ft · 10 sec · North US Highway 87
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt Street
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Continue on North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
84 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Brady.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Brady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Brady?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from Laredo and 145.6 miles from Brady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Brady.
Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Von Ormy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Brady. Straight-line distance: 250.94 mi (403.85 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 Brady
City in Texas
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 31.1351700, -99.3350600 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brady (-99.33506, 31.13517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.29 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.13 | $82.26 |
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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