How far is Laredo, TX from Marble Falls, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Marble Falls, TX is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (362 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
241.43 mi
04h 24m
Flight
224.92 mi
361.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.92 mi
Kilometers
361.98 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.43 mi
Kilometers
388.54 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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
Devine
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
121 mi
02h 12m
To Marble Falls
120.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Marble Falls.

  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

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    77 m · 13 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    538 ft · 24 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 60%
US 281 HOV Lane
68.8 mi · 29%
McAllister Freeway
14.6 mi · 6%
South Pan Am Expressway
12 mi · 5%
US 281 North
1.03 mi
Matamoros Street
0.29 mi
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Devine
02h 12m from Laredo
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Marble Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Marble Falls?

The road trip is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Laredo and 120.4 miles from Marble Falls.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (362 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Marble Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Devine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Marble Falls. Straight-line distance: 224.92 mi (361.98 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
Marble Falls

#2 Marble Falls

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population7,114
Coordinates30.5784100, -98.2750700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Marble Falls (-98.27507, 30.57841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.25 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.39
17.04 gal · 64.5 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.20 $64.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.23 $72.45
Premium $4.59 $39.12 $78.23
Diesel $3.99 $34.02 $68.04

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 Marble Falls. The current time is 00:10:25.

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.