How far is Laredo, TX from Hutto, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Hutto, TX is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Hutto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Hutto.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
73 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp right
1951 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palm Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Jim Cage Lane
36 m · 3 sec · Jim Cage Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jim Cage Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Hutto.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Hutto?
The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Lytle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Laredo and 135.4 miles from Hutto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.17 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutto.
Stop Ideas Near Lytle
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 Lytle.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Hutto. Straight-line distance: 240.91 mi (387.71 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 Hutto
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,987 |
| Coordinates | 30.5427000, -97.5466700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hutto (-97.54667, 30.5427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.94 | $87.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.21 | $76.43 |
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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