How far is Laredo, TX from Camp Swift, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Camp Swift, TX is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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 Atascosa 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 Camp Swift.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Camp Swift.
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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
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Lba Drive
2785 ft · 1 min · Lba Drive
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Turn left onto Cool Water Drive
2885 ft · 1 min · Cool Water Drive
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Turn right onto Indian Oak Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Indian Oak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Valley Drive
1 km · 2 min · Green Valley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Valley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Camp Swift.
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
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 Mostly Cloudy near Camp Swift.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Camp Swift?
The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Lytle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Laredo and 131.1 miles from Camp Swift.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Camp Swift.
Stop Ideas Near Lytle
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 Lytle.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Camp Swift. Straight-line distance: 228.84 mi (368.28 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 Camp Swift
Census designated place
| Population | 6,383 |
| Coordinates | 30.1907700, -97.2922100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camp Swift (-97.29221, 30.19077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.98 | $73.95 |
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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