How far is Laredo, TX from Ozona, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Ozona, TX is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
290.25 mi
05h 21m
Flight
243.81 mi
392.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.81 mi
Kilometers
392.37 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.25 mi
Kilometers
467.11 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Ozona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Uvalde
TX

City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas

From Laredo
145.3 mi
02h 40m
To Ozona
144.9 mi
02h 40m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Crockett Avenue

    812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    851 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on 14th Street

    1362 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Avenue E

    1453 ft · 29 sec · Avenue E

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    81 m · 7 sec · 11th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Avenue D

    3 m · 1 sec · Avenue D

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue D

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 21%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 19%
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 16%
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 13%
I 10 West
33.5 mi · 12%
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

62.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
243.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uvalde
02h 40m from Laredo
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Ozona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Uvalde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Laredo and 144.9 miles from Ozona.

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

The direct path is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Ozona.

Stop Ideas Near Uvalde

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

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

RAIL

Del Rio

110 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Ozona. Straight-line distance: 243.81 mi (392.37 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
Ozona

#2 Ozona

Census designated place

Population3,225
Coordinates30.7101700, -101.2006700
Altitude716
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Ozona (-101.20067, 30.71017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.77 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.39
20.48 gal · 77.54 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.70 $77.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.54 $87.08
Premium $4.59 $47.01 $94.02
Diesel $3.99 $40.89 $81.78

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 Ozona. The current time is 23:14:14.

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.