How far is Laredo, TX from West Livingston, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to West Livingston, TX is about 426.1 miles (685.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m 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
426.07 mi
07h 29m
Flight
350.11 mi
563.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
350.11 mi
Kilometers
563.45 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.07 mi
Kilometers
685.69 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-18T18:49
Arrive West Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 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
9:02 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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Laredo
213.1 mi
03h 44m
To West Livingston
212.9 mi
03h 44m

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
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and West Livingston.

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

    616 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    51.5 mi · 56 min · West Grand Parkway North

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland

    2628 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    11 mi · 12 min · Eastex Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    32.4 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Huntsville, Livingston

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto US 59 South Loop

    653 ft · 20 sec · US 59 South Loop

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Church Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    83 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto FM 350 South

    3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mangum Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Mangum Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mangum Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 34%
I 10 East
140 mi · 33%
West Grand Parkway North
51.5 mi · 12%
Eastex Freeway
44.1 mi · 10%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 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
07h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
350.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
03h 44m from Laredo
Leave By
9:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to West Livingston?

The road trip is about 426.1 miles (685.7 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.1 miles from Laredo and 212.9 miles from West Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 $56.80 one way or $113.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and West Livingston. Straight-line distance: 350.11 mi (563.45 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
West Livingston

#2 West Livingston

Census designated place

Population8,071
Coordinates30.6982500, -95.0018800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: West Livingston (-95.00188, 30.69825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 686 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.03 gal
56.91 L · about $56.80
Round trip
$113.60
30.06 gal · 113.82 L
Estimated CO2
133.6 kg one way
Round trip: 267.1 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.80 $113.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.91 $127.82
Premium $4.59 $69.00 $138.01
Diesel $3.99 $60.01 $120.03

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 West Livingston. The current time is 18:49:49.

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.