How far is Laredo, TX from Groesbeck, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Groesbeck, TX is about 369.7 miles (595 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Groesbeck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Groesbeck.
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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
93.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2683 ft · 44 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1924 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Loop 340
2453 ft · 45 sec · South Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
25.7 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto South Ellis Street
1342 ft · 27 sec · South Ellis Street
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Turn right onto West Trinity Street
29 m · 4 sec · West Trinity Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Trinity Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Groesbeck.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groesbeck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Groesbeck?
The road trip is about 369.7 miles (595 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.1 miles from Laredo and 184.6 miles from Groesbeck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 $49.32 one way or $98.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groesbeck.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Groesbeck. Straight-line distance: 330.17 mi (531.35 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 Groesbeck
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,173 |
| Coordinates | 31.5243400, -96.5338700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groesbeck (-96.53387, 31.52434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $49.32 | $98.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.49 | $110.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.91 | $119.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.11 | $104.22 |
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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