How far is Laredo, TX from Fort Stockton, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310 miles (498.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m 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
364.71 mi
06h 50m
Flight
310.03 mi
498.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.03 mi
Kilometers
498.94 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.71 mi
Kilometers
586.94 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-17T07:21
Arrive Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
10:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Val Verde Park
TX

Census designated place

From Laredo
182.5 mi
03h 25m
To Fort Stockton
182.2 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Fort Stockton.

  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

    1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Peña Street

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard

    47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    632 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 90

    579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West

  18. 18

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    689 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 285

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285

  21. 21

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    2026 ft · 29 sec · East Dickinson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90 West
113 mi · 31%
US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 17%
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 17%
Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 13%
Peña Street
42.1 mi · 12%
Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90 West

Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

106 mi · 02h 01m

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
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
310 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde Park
03h 25m from Laredo
Leave By
10:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Fort Stockton?

The road trip is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?

Val Verde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Laredo and 182.2 miles from Fort Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 310 miles (498.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 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 $48.64 one way or $97.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde Park, 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 Val Verde Park.

RAIL

Del Rio

7 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 310.03 mi (498.94 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
Fort Stockton

#2 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.87 gal
48.72 L · about $48.64
Round trip
$97.27
25.74 gal · 97.44 L
Estimated CO2
114.4 kg one way
Round trip: 228.8 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.64 $97.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.72 $109.45
Premium $4.59 $59.09 $118.17
Diesel $3.99 $51.39 $102.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Fort Stockton. The current time is 07:21:18.

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.