How far is Sunnyvale, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to Laredo, TX is about 459.5 miles (739.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 405.6 miles (652.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyvale and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyvale and Laredo.
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Start on the route
527 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Raider Drive
139 m · 21 sec · Raider Drive
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Turn left onto North Collins Road
1012 ft · 25 sec · North Collins Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road
42 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road
3014 ft · 1 min · North Collins Road
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East US Highway 80
1766 ft · 33 sec · East US Highway 80
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.2 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · 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 Sunnyvale 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunnyvale to Laredo?
The road trip is about 459.5 miles (739.5 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Sunnyvale and 238 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 405.6 miles (652.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.26 one way or $122.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Buda
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 Buda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 405.64 mi (652.82 km).
#1 Sunnyvale
Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,066 |
| Coordinates | 32.7965200, -96.5608200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $61.26 | $122.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.92 | $137.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.42 | $148.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.73 | $129.45 |
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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