How far is Laredo, TX from Highland Village, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Highland Village, TX is about 457 miles (735.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.8 miles (664.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
456.94 mi
08h 08m
Flight
412.85 mi
664.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
412.85 mi
Kilometers
664.42 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.94 mi
Kilometers
735.37 km
Drive Time
08h 08m

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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 08h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Village
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-18T18:50
Arrive Highland Village
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sunset Valley
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
228.9 mi
04h 04m
To Highland Village
228 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Highland Village.

  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

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road

    622 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Justin Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Justin Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Garden Ridge Boulevard

    2172 ft · 55 sec · Garden Ridge Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brazos Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brazos Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sellmeyer Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sellmeyer Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highland Village Road

    891 ft · 26 sec · Highland Village Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lakevista West

    631 ft · 34 sec · Lakevista West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Greenbriar Lane

    35 m · 5 sec · Greenbriar Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenbriar Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 73%
I 35E
62.5 mi · 14%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
North Stemmons Freeway
20.7 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
412.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Valley
04h 04m from Laredo
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Highland Village?

The road trip is about 457 miles (735.4 km) and usually takes 08h 08m 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?

Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.9 miles from Laredo and 228 miles from Highland Village.

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

The direct path is about 412.8 miles (664.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 $60.96 one way or $121.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley

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

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

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

41 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

54 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

100 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Highland Village. Straight-line distance: 412.85 mi (664.42 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
Highland Village

#2 Highland Village

City in Texas, United States

Population16,885
Coordinates33.0917900, -97.0466800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Highland Village (-97.04668, 33.09179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 735 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.13 gal
61.04 L · about $60.96
Round trip
$121.91
32.26 gal · 122.08 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.7 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.96 $121.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.58 $137.17
Premium $4.59 $74.05 $148.11
Diesel $3.99 $64.41 $128.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Highland Village. The current time is 18:50:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.