How far is Laredo, TX from Caldwell, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Caldwell, TX is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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.
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Caldwell.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
2939 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto TX 21
1465 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Camino Real
17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real
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Take the ramp slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
48.8 mi · 54 min · State Highway 21 East
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1403 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Buck Street
112 m · 18 sec · West Buck Street
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Turn left onto South Echols Street
21 m · 3 sec · South Echols Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Echols Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Caldwell.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Laredo and 152.5 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.74 one way or $81.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
San Antonio Municipal Records
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 269.41 mi (433.58 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 Caldwell
City in Burleson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 30.5313200, -96.6930300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caldwell (-96.69303, 30.53132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.04 | $86.09 |
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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