How far is Laredo, TX from Pecan Plantation, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Pecan Plantation, TX is about 385.4 miles (620.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 352.8 miles (567.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Pecan Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Pecan Plantation.
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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
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi, Broadway
2518 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Johnson City
1713 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: McAllister Freeway, Johnson City
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto McAllister Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Mambrino Highway
5.7 mi · 14 min · Mambrino Highway
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Continue on West Wedgefield Road
1466 ft · 1 min · West Wedgefield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westover Circle
90 m · 14 sec · Wedgefield Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wedgefield Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Wedgefield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wedgefield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Pecan Plantation.
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
144 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Pecan Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Pecan Plantation?
The road trip is about 385.4 miles (620.3 km) and usually takes 07h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.1 miles from Laredo and 192.3 miles from Pecan Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 352.8 miles (567.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.39 one way or $102.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Pecan Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Branch
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 Spring Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Pecan Plantation. Straight-line distance: 352.84 mi (567.84 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 Pecan Plantation
Census designated place
| Population | 5,294 |
| Coordinates | 32.3604200, -97.6755800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pecan Plantation (-97.67558, 32.36042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $51.39 | $102.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.83 | $115.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.44 | $124.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.30 | $108.61 |
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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