How far is Laredo, TX from Hondo, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Hondo, TX is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.13 mi
02h 40m
Flight
129.13 mi
207.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.13 mi
Kilometers
207.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.13 mi
Kilometers
231.96 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hondo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Hondo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cotulla
TX

City in La Salle County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
72.2 mi
01h 20m
To Hondo
71.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Hondo.

  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

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 132 North: Devine

    991 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate 35 South

    2661 ft · 53 sec · Interstate 35 South

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 132 South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 132 South

  7. 7

    Continue on South Teel Drive

    2683 ft · 1 min · South Teel Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Hondo Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hondo Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 173 North

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 173 North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 90 West: Hondo

    1512 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 East

    1294 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 90 East

  12. 12

    Continue on 19th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
120 mi · 83%
State Highway 173 North
18.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 132 South
1.24 mi · 1%
West Hondo Avenue
1 mi · 1%
19th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
South Teel Drive
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

120 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotulla
01h 20m from Laredo
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Hondo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Hondo?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cotulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Laredo and 71.9 miles from Hondo.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Hondo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Hondo. Straight-line distance: 129.13 mi (207.82 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
Hondo

#2 Hondo

City in Texas, United States

Population9,492
Coordinates29.3474600, -99.1414200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Hondo (-99.14142, 29.34746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.25 L · about $19.24
Round trip
$38.47
10.18 gal · 38.5 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.24 $38.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.64 $43.29
Premium $4.59 $23.37 $46.74
Diesel $3.99 $20.32 $40.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Hondo. The current time is 00:10:30.

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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.