How far is Laredo, TX from Sandy Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Sandy Oaks, TX is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Frio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Sandy Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Sandy Oaks.
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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
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
132 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight right
86 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop
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Continue on South TX 1604 Loop West
4.6 mi · 6 min · South TX 1604 Loop West
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Continue on Anderson Loop
11.3 mi · 15 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 37 South
1295 ft · 36 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Take the ramp slight left
809 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Priest Road, Mathis Road
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Mathis Road
711 ft · 26 sec · Mathis Road
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Turn left onto Priest Road
98 m · 11 sec · Priest Road
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Turn right onto Waterwood Pass Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Waterwood Pass Drive
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Turn right onto Skila Drive
790 ft · 35 sec · Skila Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skila Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Sandy Oaks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Sandy Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Sandy Oaks?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Laredo and 81.5 miles from Sandy Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Sandy Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Dilley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Sandy Oaks. Straight-line distance: 133.64 mi (215.07 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 Sandy Oaks
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 4,787 |
| Coordinates | 29.1808700, -98.4074200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Oaks (-98.40742, 29.18087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.44 | $52.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
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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