How far is Laredo, TX from Grand Saline, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Grand Saline, TX is about 486.1 miles (782.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423 miles (680.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Grand Saline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Grand Saline.
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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
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
17.7 mi · 21 min · West Moore Avenue
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on United States Highway 80
9 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 80
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Turn straight onto West Garland Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · West Garland Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Frank Street
21 m · 3 sec · East Frank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Frank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Grand Saline.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Saline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Grand Saline?
The road trip is about 486.1 miles (782.3 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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?
Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.4 miles from Laredo and 242.7 miles from Grand Saline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423 miles (680.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 $64.81 one way or $129.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Saline.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch
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 Wells Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Grand Saline. Straight-line distance: 423.01 mi (680.77 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 Grand Saline
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.6734600, -95.7094100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Saline (-95.70941, 32.67346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 782 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $64.81 | $129.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.92 | $145.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.74 | $157.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.48 | $136.96 |
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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