How far is Shavano Park, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Shavano Park, TX to Laredo, TX is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.84 mi
02h 44m
Flight
154.86 mi
249.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.84 mi
Kilometers
273.33 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Shavano Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shavano Park
2026-04-22T23:46
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shavano Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dilley
TX

City in Frio County, Texas, United States

From Shavano Park
84.8 mi
01h 22m
To Laredo
85 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Shavano Park and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shavano Park and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Fawn Drive

    64 m · 15 sec · Fawn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Military Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Military Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    137 m · 9 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Anderson Loop

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 82%
Anderson Loop
27.2 mi · 16%
Northwest Military Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
Houston Street
0.3 mi
North Loop 1604 West
0.3 mi
I 35 South
0.22 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dilley
01h 22m from Shavano Park
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shavano Park 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 Shavano Park to Laredo?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Dilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Shavano Park and 85 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dilley

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

107 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shavano Park and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.23 km).

Shavano Park

#1 Shavano Park

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population4,024
Coordinates29.5849500, -98.5525200
Altitude298
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: Fawn Drive (-98.552833, 29.585163)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.64
Round trip
$45.27
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.64 $45.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.47 $50.94
Premium $4.59 $27.50 $55.00
Diesel $3.99 $23.92 $47.84

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 Shavano Park and Laredo. The current time is 23:46:41.

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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.