How far is Laredo, TX from Brushy Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Brushy Creek, TX is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (376 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.78 mi
04h 38m
Flight
233.61 mi
375.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.61 mi
Kilometers
375.96 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.78 mi
Kilometers
413.24 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
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
Natalia
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
128.6 mi
02h 19m
To Brushy Creek
128.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Brushy Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Brushy Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Round Rock Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    910 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Round Rock Avenue

    142 m · 11 sec · Round Rock Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto O'Connor Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · O'Connor Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive

    1778 ft · 49 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive

    1690 ft · 50 sec · Stonebridge Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stoney Hill

    123 m · 11 sec · Stoney Hill

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Hill

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Brushy Creek.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
220 mi · 86%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 8%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 3%
Round Rock Avenue
2.61 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
O'Connor Drive
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
233.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natalia
02h 19m from Laredo
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Brushy Creek?

The road trip is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 128.6 miles from Laredo and 128.2 miles from Brushy Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 233.6 miles (376 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Natalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

45 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 233.61 mi (375.96 km).

Laredo

#1 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
Brushy Creek

#2 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.3 L · about $34.24
Round trip
$68.48
18.12 gal · 68.6 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.24 $68.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.52 $77.05
Premium $4.59 $41.59 $83.19
Diesel $3.99 $36.18 $72.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Brushy Creek. The current time is 21:54:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.