How far is Laredo, TX from Shavano Park, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Shavano Park, TX is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.15 mi
02h 59m
Flight
154.86 mi
249.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.15 mi
Kilometers
272.22 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shavano Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Shavano Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dilley
TX

City in Frio County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
84.8 mi
01h 29m
To Shavano Park
84.4 mi
01h 29m

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
84°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 Shavano Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Shavano Park.

  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

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Anderson Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1535: Military Highway, Shavano Park, Camp Bullis

    820 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    651 ft · 12 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest Military Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Military Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fawn Drive

    64 m · 9 sec · Fawn Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fawn Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 83%
Anderson Loop
27.3 mi · 16%
Northwest Military Highway
1.2 mi · 1%
Matamoros Street
0.29 mi
Loop 1604
0.26 mi
FM 1535
0.16 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dilley
01h 29m from Laredo
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Shavano Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Shavano Park?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 84.8 miles from Laredo and 84.4 miles from Shavano Park.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Shavano Park.

Stop Ideas Near Dilley

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

107 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Shavano Park. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.23 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
Shavano Park

#2 Shavano Park

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population4,024
Coordinates29.5849500, -98.5525200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Shavano Park (-98.55252, 29.58495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.12
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.56 $45.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.38 $50.77
Premium $4.59 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $3.99 $23.84 $47.68

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 Shavano Park. The current time is 01:16:36.

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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.