How far is Springtown, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Springtown, TX to Laredo, TX is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springtown and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springtown and Laredo.
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Start on County Road 103
1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 103
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Turn left onto County Road 106
1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 106
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Turn left onto 36th Division Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Rice Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo
1988 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
70 m · 3 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 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 Springtown and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Sunny leaving Springtown 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 Springtown to Laredo?
The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Castle Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Springtown and 166.6 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springtown and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
Helotes City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Hills.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springtown and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 307.16 mi (494.33 km).
#1 Springtown
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 31.8021000, -98.1897600 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.96 | $99.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.94 | $107.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.92 | $93.84 |
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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