How far is Laredo, TX from White Settlement, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to White Settlement, TX is about 431.4 miles (694.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383 miles (616.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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
431.35 mi
07h 38m
Flight
383.03 mi
616.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.03 mi
Kilometers
616.43 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.35 mi
Kilometers
694.19 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive White Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 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
8:42 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
Mountain City
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
216.1 mi
03h 49m
To White Settlement
215.3 mi
03h 49m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and White Settlement.

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North

    2093 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 820 North

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward White Settlement Road

    1273 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Jim Wright Freeway

    947 ft · 19 sec · South Jim Wright Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto White Settlement Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · White Settlement Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Settlement Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 77%
I 35W
45 mi · 10%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8.28 mi · 2%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
383 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain City
03h 49m from Laredo
Leave By
8:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White Settlement.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to White Settlement?

The road trip is about 431.4 miles (694.2 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.1 miles from Laredo and 215.3 miles from White Settlement.

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

The direct path is about 383 miles (616.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 $57.52 one way or $115.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White Settlement.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain City

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

18 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

29 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

75 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

89 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and White Settlement. Straight-line distance: 383.03 mi (616.43 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
White Settlement

#2 White Settlement

City in Texas

Population17,776
Coordinates32.7595700, -97.4583500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: White Settlement (-97.45835, 32.75957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.22 gal
57.62 L · about $57.52
Round trip
$115.03
30.44 gal · 115.24 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.5 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.52 $115.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.72 $129.43
Premium $4.59 $69.88 $139.75
Diesel $3.99 $60.77 $121.55

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 White Settlement. The current time is 00:53:48.

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.