How far is Laredo, TX from Live Oak, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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 05h 48m.
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 Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Live Oak.
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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
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Live Oak.
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
140 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Helotes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Laredo and 163.5 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.69 one way or $87.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Helotes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helotes.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 252.28 mi (406 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 Live Oak
City in Texas
| Population | 16,661 |
| Coordinates | 31.1390600, -99.9295200 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.69 | $87.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.15 | $98.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.07 | $106.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.16 | $92.32 |
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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