How far is Llano, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Llano, TX to Laredo, TX is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.12 mi
04h 14m
Flight
230.3 mi
370.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.3 mi
Kilometers
370.63 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.12 mi
Kilometers
418.62 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Llano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Llano
2026-04-22T18:21
Arrive Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Llano
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lytle
TX

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Llano
129.9 mi
02h 07m
To Laredo
130.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto East Young Street

    98 m · 8 sec · East Young Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheffield Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · Sheffield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Dallas Street

    145 m · 26 sec · East Dallas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue

    1497 ft · 25 sec · Bessemer Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ford Street

    35.4 mi · 52 min · Ford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Llano Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Llano Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1358 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    27.2 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West

    3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 54%
Ford Street
35.4 mi · 14%
I 10 East
32.5 mi · 13%
Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 9%
South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 8%
North Llano Street
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lytle
02h 07m from Llano
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Llano 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 Llano to Laredo?

The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Lytle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Llano and 130.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Llano and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Lytle

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

37 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

110 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Llano and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 230.3 mi (370.63 km).

Llano

#1 Llano

City in Llano County, Texas, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates30.7593500, -98.6750400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 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
Start: (-98.67505, 30.759358)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.75 L · about $34.69
Round trip
$69.38
18.36 gal · 69.5 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.69 $69.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.03 $78.07
Premium $4.59 $42.15 $84.29
Diesel $3.99 $36.66 $73.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Llano and Laredo. The current time is 18:21:20.

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.