How far is Poteet, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Poteet, TX to Laredo, TX is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poteet and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poteet and Laredo.
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Start on School Drive
25 m · 9 sec · School Drive
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Turn left onto 9th Street
819 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue H
2502 ft · 55 sec · Avenue H
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Turn left onto 4th Street
2930 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 16
6.7 mi · 8 min · North State Highway 16
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Turn right
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
33.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto I 35 Access Road West
678 ft · 19 sec · I 35 Access Road West
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Take the ramp slight left
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
83.3 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Poteet 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
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
83.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Poteet and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poteet to Laredo?
The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cotulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Poteet and 82.7 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Poteet and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poteet and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 120.43 mi (193.81 km).
#1 Poteet
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 29.0405200, -98.5680700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.42 | $48.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.24 | $42.49 |
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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