How far is Laredo, TX from The Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to The Colony, TX is about 453.3 miles (729.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 416.1 miles (669.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 The Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and The Colony.
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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
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
125 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
143 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
17 mi · 19 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windhaven Parkway
822 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2061 ft · 41 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn left onto Windhaven Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Windhaven Parkway
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Turn right onto Plano Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Plano Parkway
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Continue on Paige Road
2705 ft · 1 min · Paige Road
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Turn left onto Worley Drive
1294 ft · 38 sec · Worley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clover Valley Drive
2935 ft · 1 min · Clover Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blair Oaks Drive
1627 ft · 47 sec · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and The Colony.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to The Colony?
The road trip is about 453.3 miles (729.5 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?
Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227 miles from Laredo and 226.2 miles from The Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 416.1 miles (669.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 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 $60.46 one way or $120.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek
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 Onion Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and The Colony. Straight-line distance: 416.16 mi (669.75 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 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Colony (-96.88639, 33.08901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 730 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
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 | $60.46 | $120.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.03 | $136.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.46 | $146.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.89 | $127.78 |
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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