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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
16.2 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Round Rock Avenue
1 km · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
910 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Round Rock Avenue
142 m · 11 sec · Round Rock Avenue
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto O'Connor Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · O'Connor Drive
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Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive
1778 ft · 49 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive
1690 ft · 50 sec · Stonebridge Drive
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Turn right onto Stoney Hill
123 m · 11 sec · Stoney Hill
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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.
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 27m
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 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.
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 Laredo and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 233.61 mi (375.96 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 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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