How far is Laredo, TX from Fairview, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Fairview, TX is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.42 mi
05h 43m
Flight
285.73 mi
459.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.73 mi
Kilometers
459.83 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.42 mi
Kilometers
522.1 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
162.4 mi
02h 51m
To Fairview
162.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

    616 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2939 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto TX 21

    1465 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Camino Real

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2033 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 45%
State Highway 21 East
68.2 mi · 21%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 10%
Camino Real
23.3 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
I 10 East
11.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
285.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 51m from Laredo
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Laredo and 162.1 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 285.73 mi (459.83 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
Fairview

#2 Fairview

Town in Texas, United States

Population9,358
Coordinates30.6521400, -96.4352400
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Fairview (-96.43524, 30.65214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.33 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
22.9 gal · 86.66 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.69 $97.37
Premium $4.59 $52.57 $105.13
Diesel $3.99 $45.72 $91.44

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 Fairview. The current time is 23:42:44.

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.