How far is Little Elm, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Little Elm, TX to Laredo, TX is about 371.7 miles (598.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Elm and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Elm and Laredo.
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Start on Lcr 625
3043 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625
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Continue on Lcr 624
1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 624
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto North Business Highway 6
1.4 km · 1 min · North Business Highway 6
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Continue on Craik Street
1362 ft · 27 sec · Craik Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Bridge Street
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Keep slight left
973 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Elm and Laredo.
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 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Elm and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Elm to Laredo?
The road trip is about 371.7 miles (598.2 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garden Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Little Elm and 193.7 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.58 one way or $99.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Elm and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
New Braunfels Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Ridge.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Elm and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 319.66 mi (514.44 km).
#1 Little Elm
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 56,625 |
| Coordinates | 31.4390600, -96.7072100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
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 | $49.58 | $99.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.79 | $111.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.23 | $120.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.39 | $104.78 |
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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