How far is Laredo, TX from Cedar Hill, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Cedar Hill, TX is about 418.5 miles (673.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 382.8 miles (616.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Hays County, Texas.
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 Cedar Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Cedar Hill.
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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
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
24.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
807 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Parkway Drive
2057 ft · 53 sec · South Parkway Drive
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Turn right onto South Sparks Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Sparks Street
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Turn slight right onto East College Street
552 ft · 11 sec · East College Street
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Continue on North Baugh Street
734 ft · 15 sec · North Baugh Street
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Continue on North Baugh Street
2590 ft · 54 sec · North Baugh Street
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Turn right onto East US Highway 67
20.3 mi · 23 min · East US Highway 67
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Take the exit slight right toward Tidwell Street
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Highway 67
102 m · 12 sec · South Highway 67
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Turn left onto Tidwell Street
1107 ft · 31 sec · Tidwell Street
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Turn straight onto Houston Street
3069 ft · 1 min · Houston Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
23 m · 2 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Cedar Hill.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Cedar Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Cedar Hill?
The road trip is about 418.5 miles (673.5 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.7 miles from Laredo and 208.9 miles from Cedar Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 382.8 miles (616.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.82 one way or $111.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Cedar Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Kyle
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 Kyle.
San Marcos Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Cedar Hill. Straight-line distance: 382.82 mi (616.09 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 Cedar Hill
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 47,820 |
| Coordinates | 32.5884700, -96.9561200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Hill (-96.95612, 32.58847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 674 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.80 | $125.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.81 | $135.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.98 | $117.95 |
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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