How far is Laredo, TX from Grapevine, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Grapevine, TX is about 444.3 miles (715.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
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 Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Grapevine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Grapevine.
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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 left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 26 North, TX 114 Business: Main Street, Texan Trail, Grapevine Historic District
2406 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
99 m · 6 sec · State Highway 121
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Continue on West State Highway 114
886 ft · 19 sec · West State Highway 114
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Hudgins Street
30 m · 4 sec · East Hudgins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hudgins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Grapevine.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Grapevine?
The road trip is about 444.3 miles (715.1 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.6 miles from Laredo and 221.8 miles from Grapevine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 $59.25 one way or $118.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.
Stop Ideas Near Buda
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 Buda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Grapevine. Straight-line distance: 402.06 mi (647.06 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 Grapevine
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 55,780 |
| Coordinates | 32.9342900, -97.0780700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grapevine (-97.07807, 32.93429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 715 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $59.25 | $118.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.67 | $133.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.99 | $143.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.61 | $125.22 |
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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