How far is Laredo, TX from Cross Mountain, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Cross Mountain, TX is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03h 03m.
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 Frio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Cross Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Cross Mountain.
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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
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
14.5 mi · 16 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.1 km · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn left onto Babcock Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Babcock Road
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Turn right onto Cielo Vista Drive
2989 ft · 2 min · Cielo Vista Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Monarch Pass
1045 ft · 46 sec · Monarch Pass
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Turn left onto Chulan Pass Drive
124 m · 20 sec · Chulan Pass Drive
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Cross Mountain.
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
140 mi · 02h 22m
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 Cross Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Cross Mountain?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Dilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Laredo and 84.4 miles from Cross Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Cross Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Dilley
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 Dilley.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Cross Mountain. Straight-line distance: 156.5 mi (251.86 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 Cross Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 29.6455000, -98.6594700 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Mountain (-98.65947, 29.6455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
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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