How far is McGregor, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from McGregor, TX to Laredo, TX is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
342.57 mi
05h 00m
Flight
299.9 mi
482.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.9 mi
Kilometers
482.64 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.57 mi
Kilometers
551.31 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in McGregor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGregor
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGregor
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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From McGregor
161.8 mi
02h 30m
To Laredo
180.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

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 McGregor and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McGregor Drive

    14 m · 4 sec · West McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lone Star Parkway

    906 ft · 13 sec · North Lone Star Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 317

    5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue D

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lone Star Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 317

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West

    818 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
262 mi · 77%
State Highway 317
18.9 mi · 6%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 3%
Avenue D
2.81 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
299.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 30m from McGregor
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McGregor 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 McGregor to Laredo?

The road trip is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from McGregor and 180.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.69 one way or $91.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 299.9 mi (482.64 km).

McGregor

#1 McGregor

City in Texas

Population5,413
Coordinates31.4440600, -97.4091800
Altitude211
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: US 84 (-97.409174, 31.444048)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.09 gal
45.76 L · about $45.69
Round trip
$91.38
24.18 gal · 91.52 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.9 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.69 $91.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.41 $102.81
Premium $4.59 $55.51 $111.01
Diesel $3.99 $48.28 $96.55

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 McGregor and Laredo. The current time is 20:23:15.

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.