How far is Laredo, TX from Llano, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Llano, TX is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.25 mi
04h 53m
Flight
230.3 mi
370.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.3 mi
Kilometers
370.63 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.25 mi
Kilometers
417.22 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Llano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Llano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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

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
Lytle
TX

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
129.9 mi
02h 26m
To Llano
129.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate 35 South

    626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    31.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1358 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Llano Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Llano Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Highway 16

    35.4 mi · 52 min · North State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on Bessemer Avenue

    1745 ft · 29 sec · Bessemer Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    26 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 54%
North State Highway 16
35.4 mi · 14%
I 10 West
33 mi · 13%
Anderson Loop
24.2 mi · 9%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 8%
North Llano Street
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lytle
02h 26m from Laredo
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Llano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Lytle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Laredo and 129.4 miles from Llano.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Llano.

Stop Ideas Near Lytle

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

37 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

110 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Llano. Straight-line distance: 230.3 mi (370.63 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
Llano

#2 Llano

City in Llano County, Texas, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates30.7593500, -98.6750400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Llano (-98.67504, 30.75935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.63 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.16
18.3 gal · 69.26 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.58 $69.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.81
Premium $4.59 $42.01 $84.02
Diesel $3.99 $36.54 $73.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Llano. The current time is 19:57:36.

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.