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.
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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 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
119.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 132 North: Devine
991 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
2661 ft · 53 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn straight onto State Highway 132 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 132 South
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Continue on South Teel Drive
2683 ft · 1 min · South Teel Drive
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Turn left onto West Hondo Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Hondo Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 173 North
46.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 173 North
11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Bandera Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Veterans Highway
1801 ft · 42 sec · Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Main Street
2270 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearsall.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Kerrville. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 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 Kerrville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 23,831 |
| Coordinates | 30.0474300, -99.1403200 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kerrville (-99.14032, 30.04743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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