How far is Laredo, TX from Keller, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Keller, TX is about 438.6 miles (705.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 36m 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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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 07h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Keller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Keller.
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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
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
10.3 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward Heritage Trace Parkway
3158 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Heritage Trace Parkway
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Turn right onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard
44 m · 8 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
874 ft · 33 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard
22 m · 4 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Continue on Keller Parkway
1298 ft · 32 sec · Keller Parkway
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Continue on Keller Parkway
680 ft · 22 sec · Keller Parkway
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Turn slight left
19 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Keller.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Keller?
The road trip is about 438.6 miles (705.9 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?
Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.7 miles from Laredo and 218.9 miles from Keller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 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 $58.50 one way or $117.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.
Stop Ideas Near Buda
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 Buda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Keller. Straight-line distance: 398.47 mi (641.27 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 Keller
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 46,939 |
| Coordinates | 32.9345700, -97.2516800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keller (-97.25168, 32.93457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 706 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $58.50 | $117.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.82 | $131.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.07 | $142.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $61.81 | $123.62 |
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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