How far is Laredo, TX from Tyler, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Tyler, TX is about 464.4 miles (747.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 418.8 miles (674 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
464.33 mi
08h 24m
Flight
418.83 mi
674.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
418.83 mi
Kilometers
674.04 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
464.33 mi
Kilometers
747.27 km
Drive Time
08h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Austin
TX

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

From Laredo
232.4 mi
04h 12m
To Tyler
231.9 mi
04h 12m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Tyler.

  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

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  19. 19

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Corsicana Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1465 ft · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

    21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  30. 30

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  32. 32

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on West Front Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1685 ft · 32 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 65%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 8%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 5%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 3%
Northeast 2nd Street
9.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
418.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
04h 12m from Laredo
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Tyler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Tyler?

The road trip is about 464.4 miles (747.3 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.4 miles from Laredo and 231.9 miles from Tyler.

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

The direct path is about 418.8 miles (674 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 $61.90 one way or $123.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Austin

1 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

46 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

95 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Tyler. Straight-line distance: 418.83 mi (674.04 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
Tyler

#2 Tyler

The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.

Population108,222
Coordinates32.3512600, -95.3010600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Tyler (-95.30106, 32.35126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 747 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.38 gal
62.02 L · about $61.90
Round trip
$123.80
32.76 gal · 124.04 L
Estimated CO2
145.6 kg one way
Round trip: 291.1 kg / 642 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $61.90 $123.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.65 $139.30
Premium $4.59 $75.20 $150.40
Diesel $3.99 $65.41 $130.81

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 Tyler. The current time is 01:12:35.

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.