How far is Laredo, TX from Hewitt, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Hewitt, TX is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Hewitt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Hewitt.
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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
88.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonlight Drive
2353 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
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Turn left onto Old Temple Road
141 m · 8 sec · Old Temple Road
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Continue on South Hewitt Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Hewitt Drive
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Turn right onto West Warren Street
840 ft · 29 sec · West Warren Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
26 m · 3 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Hewitt.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Hewitt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Hewitt?
The road trip is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Laredo and 163.9 miles from Hewitt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Hewitt.
Stop Ideas Near Kirby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
City Of Balcones Heights
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirby.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Hewitt. Straight-line distance: 306.63 mi (493.48 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 Hewitt
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 15,113 |
| Coordinates | 31.4623900, -97.1958400 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hewitt (-97.19584, 31.46239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.28 | $98.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.28 | $92.56 |
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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