How far is Laredo, TX from Kingsland, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Kingsland, TX is about 252 miles (405.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252 mi
04h 42m
Flight
227.1 mi
365.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.1 mi
Kilometers
365.48 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
252 mi
Kilometers
405.55 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 11:24 PM CST
Return by in Laredo
Sat, Nov 7, 4:07 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-11-06T18:41
Arrive Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 11:24 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:34 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Natalia
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
126.2 mi
02h 21m
To Kingsland
125.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi, Broadway

    2518 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Johnson City

    1713 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: McAllister Freeway, Johnson City

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto McAllister Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McAllister Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ranch Road 962

    10.5 mi · 14 min · West Ranch Road 962

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 71

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Highway 71

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 2900

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch to Market Road 2900

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1173 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Euel Moore Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 57%
US 281 HOV Lane
57.6 mi · 23%
McAllister Freeway
14.6 mi · 6%
South Pan Am Expressway
12 mi · 5%
West Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 4%
Ranch to Market Road 2900
5.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
227.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natalia
02h 21m from Laredo
Leave By
7:34 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Cloudy near Kingsland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252 miles (405.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Natalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Laredo and 125.8 miles from Kingsland.

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

The direct path is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.84 one way or $63.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Cloudy near Kingsland.

Stop Ideas Near Natalia

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

45 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Kingsland. Straight-line distance: 227.1 mi (365.48 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
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#2 Kingsland

Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6582400, -98.4405800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Kingsland (-98.44058, 30.65824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $31.84
Round trip
$63.67
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $31.84 $63.67
Mid-grade $4.09 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.47 $39.76 $79.51
Diesel $5.68 $50.51 $101.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Kingsland. The current time is 18:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.