How far is Laredo, TX from Crane, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Crane, TX is about 393 miles (632.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.6 miles (512.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.95 mi
07h 14m
Flight
318.59 mi
512.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.59 mi
Kilometers
512.72 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.95 mi
Kilometers
632.39 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crane
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Crane
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Rocksprings
TX

Town of the United States

From Laredo
196.7 mi
03h 37m
To Crane
196.3 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Crane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Crane.

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Crockett Avenue

    812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    851 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 10 Service Road

    656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  29. 29

    Continue on South Burleson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 23 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gaston Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Crane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
92.3 mi · 23%
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 16%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 14%
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 12%
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 9%
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

92.1 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.4 mi
318.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocksprings
03h 37m from Laredo
Leave By
9:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Crane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Crane?

The road trip is about 393 miles (632.4 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?

Rocksprings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Laredo and 196.3 miles from Crane.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 318.6 miles (512.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 $52.41 one way or $104.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Crane.

Stop Ideas Near Rocksprings

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocksprings, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocksprings.

RAIL

Del Rio

99 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Crane. Straight-line distance: 318.59 mi (512.72 km).

Laredo

#1 Laredo

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.

Population263,640
Coordinates27.5064100, -99.5075400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Crane

#2 Crane

City in Texas, United States

Population3,649
Coordinates31.3973600, -102.3501400
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Crane (-102.35014, 31.39736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.87 gal
52.49 L · about $52.41
Round trip
$104.83
27.74 gal · 104.98 L
Estimated CO2
123.3 kg one way
Round trip: 246.5 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.41 $104.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.98 $117.95
Premium $4.59 $63.68 $127.35
Diesel $3.99 $55.38 $110.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Crane. The current time is 02:05:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.