How far is Laredo, TX from San Saba, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to San Saba, TX is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
291.49 mi
05h 36m
Flight
259.3 mi
417.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.3 mi
Kilometers
417.3 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.49 mi
Kilometers
469.11 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Saba
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-18T05:50
Arrive San Saba
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Von Ormy
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
146.1 mi
02h 48m
To San Saba
145.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and San Saba.

  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

    16.9 mi · 21 min · Bessemer Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Indian Avenue

    15.6 mi · 23 min · North Indian Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Wallace Street

    30 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 48%
North State Highway 16
35.4 mi · 12%
I 10 West
33 mi · 11%
Anderson Loop
24.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 7%
Bessemer Avenue
16.9 mi · 6%
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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
259.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Von Ormy
02h 48m from Laredo
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Saba.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to San Saba?

The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Laredo and 145.5 miles from San Saba.

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

The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Von Ormy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Olmos Park City Hall

San Antonio , TX
120 W El Prado Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212
Rating 1.5/5 107 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Von Ormy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

22 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

95 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and San Saba. Straight-line distance: 259.3 mi (417.3 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
San Saba

#2 San Saba

City in Texas, USA

Population3,141
Coordinates31.1957200, -98.7181000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: San Saba (-98.7181, 31.19572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.94 L · about $38.89
Round trip
$77.77
20.58 gal · 77.88 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.89 $77.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.75 $87.51
Premium $4.59 $47.24 $94.48
Diesel $3.99 $41.09 $82.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and San Saba. The current time is 05:50:15.

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.