How far is Laredo, TX from Karnes City, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03h 03m.
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 Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Karnes City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Karnes City.
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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 San Dario Avenue
1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street
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Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway
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Turn left
42.9 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Turn left onto North Sunset Strip Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
3.3 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 181
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Turn slight right onto South Panna Maria Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Panna Maria Avenue
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Turn right onto East Calvert Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · East Calvert Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Calvert Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Karnes City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 01h 01m
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 Partly Sunny near Karnes City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Karnes City?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Laredo and 77.7 miles from Karnes City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Karnes City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Karnes City. Straight-line distance: 136.55 mi (219.75 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 Karnes City
City in Karnes County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,383 |
| Coordinates | 28.8849800, -97.9008400 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Karnes City (-97.90084, 28.88498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
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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