How far is Luling, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Luling, TX to Laredo, TX is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luling and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luling and Laredo.
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Start on East Pierce Street
6 m · 8 sec · East Pierce Street
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Turn left onto South Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Seguin
2051 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 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 Luling and Laredo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Cloudy leaving Luling 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 Luling to Laredo?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Luling and 105.9 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Luling and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Pearsall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearsall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luling and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 187.87 mi (302.35 km).
#1 Luling
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
| Population | 5,829 |
| Coordinates | 29.6805100, -97.6475000 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.29 | $68.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
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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