How far is Laredo, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
221.15 mi
03h 56m
Flight
195.13 mi
314.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.13 mi
Kilometers
314.03 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.15 mi
Kilometers
355.9 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Fredericksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
Pearsall
TX

City in Texas

From Laredo
110.8 mi
01h 58m
To Fredericksburg
110.4 mi
01h 58m

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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate 35 South

    626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    31.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 63%
I 10 West
33 mi · 15%
Anderson Loop
24.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
1.15 mi · 1%
North Loop 1604 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
195.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearsall
01h 58m from Laredo
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Laredo and 110.4 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pearsall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearsall, 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 Pearsall.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

84 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 195.13 mi (314.03 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
Fredericksburg

#2 Fredericksburg

City in Texas, United States

Population11,519
Coordinates30.2752000, -98.8719800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $29.48
Round trip
$58.95
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.48 $58.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.17 $66.33
Premium $4.59 $35.81 $71.62
Diesel $3.99 $31.15 $62.29

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 Fredericksburg. The current time is 23:43:34.

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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.