How far is Laredo, TX from Kerrville, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Kerrville, TX is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.69 mi
03h 49m
Flight
176.97 mi
284.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.69 mi
Kilometers
314.94 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kerrville
Sun, May 31, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, May 31, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-05-31T06:04
Arrive Kerrville
Sun, May 31, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pearsall
TX

City in Texas

From Laredo
98.1 mi
01h 54m
To Kerrville
97.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 173 North

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 173 North

    11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Bandera Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Veterans Highway

    1801 ft · 42 sec · Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
120 mi · 61%
State Highway 173 North
57.3 mi · 29%
Bandera Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Memorial Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
State Highway 132 South
1.24 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.06 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearsall
01h 54m from Laredo
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Laredo and 97.6 miles from Kerrville.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Stop Ideas Near Pearsall

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

84 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Kerrville. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 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
Kerrville

#2 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Kerrville (-99.14032, 30.04743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.14 L · about $26.11
Round trip
$52.23
13.82 gal · 52.28 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.11 $52.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.38 $58.76
Premium $4.59 $31.72 $63.45
Diesel $3.99 $27.59 $55.18

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Kerrville. The current time is 06:04:03.

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.