How far is Laredo, TX from Luling, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Luling, TX is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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 40m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Luling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Luling.
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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
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
24.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 80: Luling, Nixon
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 80 North: Luling
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Pierce Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Pierce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pierce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Luling.
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
144 mi · 02h 27m
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 Cloudy near Luling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Luling?
The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 105.7 miles from Laredo and 105.4 miles from Luling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Luling.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Luling. Straight-line distance: 187.87 mi (302.35 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 Luling
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
| Population | 5,829 |
| Coordinates | 29.6805100, -97.6475000 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luling (-97.6475, 29.68051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.20 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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