How far is Laredo, TX from Center, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Center, TX is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333 miles (535.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
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 Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Center.
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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
93.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2683 ft · 44 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1924 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Loop 340
2453 ft · 45 sec · South Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
32.3 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto Lcr 800
118 m · 17 sec · Lcr 800
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 800
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Center.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Center?
The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Laredo and 187.8 miles from Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333 miles (535.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 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 $50.15 one way or $100.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Center.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Center. Straight-line distance: 332.99 mi (535.89 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 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 31.5107300, -96.4247000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center (-96.4247, 31.51073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $50.15 | $100.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.42 | $112.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.92 | $121.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.99 | $105.97 |
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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