How far is Laredo, TX from DeCordova, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to DeCordova, TX is about 397.9 miles (640.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 357 miles (574.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
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.
City in Blanco County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and DeCordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and DeCordova.
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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
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1758 ft · 25 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto East South Loop
1.1 km · 1 min · East South Loop
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Continue on North US Highway 377
32.6 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Acton School Road
1 km · 2 min · Acton School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cimmaron Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Cimmaron Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairway Drive
1433 ft · 43 sec · Fairway Drive
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Turn right onto Country Club Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and DeCordova.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeCordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to DeCordova?
The road trip is about 397.9 miles (640.4 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?
Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.3 miles from Laredo and 198.5 miles from DeCordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 357 miles (574.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 $53.06 one way or $106.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeCordova.
Stop Ideas Near Blanco
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 Blanco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and DeCordova. Straight-line distance: 357.04 mi (574.6 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 DeCordova
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 32.4298600, -97.6950300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeCordova (-97.69503, 32.42986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 640 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
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 | $53.06 | $106.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.70 | $119.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.46 | $128.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.06 | $112.12 |
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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