How far is Laredo, TX from Copperas Cove, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Copperas Cove, TX is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268 miles (431.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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 05h 28m.
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 Bexar 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 Copperas Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Copperas Cove.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi, Broadway
2518 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Johnson City
1713 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: McAllister Freeway, Johnson City
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto McAllister Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn right onto E E Ohnmeiss Drive
1209 ft · 32 sec · E E Ohnmeiss Drive
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Continue on Central Texas Expressway
16.5 mi · 20 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Turn left onto West Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190
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Turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2655 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F
45 m · 5 sec · East Avenue F
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Turn right onto South Main Street
661 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue D
59 m · 4 sec · West Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Copperas Cove.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Copperas Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Copperas Cove?
The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Laredo and 147.1 miles from Copperas Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268 miles (431.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.30 one way or $78.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Copperas Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
City Hall San Antonio
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Von Ormy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Copperas Cove. Straight-line distance: 267.98 mi (431.28 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 Copperas Cove
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 33,498 |
| Coordinates | 31.1240600, -97.9030800 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copperas Cove (-97.90308, 31.12406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.22 | $88.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.75 | $95.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.53 | $83.05 |
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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