How far is Bastrop, LA from La Grange, TX?

The driving distance from Bastrop, LA to La Grange, TX is about 421.8 miles (678.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
421.76 mi
08h 07m
Flight
353.83 mi
569.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.83 mi
Kilometers
569.44 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.76 mi
Kilometers
678.76 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Wed, Jul 15, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Bastrop
Wed, Jul 15, 6:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bastrop
2026-07-15T02:10
Arrive La Grange
Wed, Jul 15, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bastrop
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Appleby
TX

City in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States

From Bastrop
210.8 mi
04h 03m
To La Grange
210.9 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bastrop and La Grange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop and La Grange.

  1. 1

    Start on East Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on New Monroe Road

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sterlington Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 169 South, US 79 South: Mooringsport, Carthage Texas

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 169 South, US 79 South: Mooringsport, Carthage Texas

    58 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Greenwood Mooringsport Road

    1865 ft · 37 sec · Greenwood Mooringsport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 79

    30.4 mi · 37 min · Highway 79

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    90 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Saint Mary Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Saint Mary Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Sabine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sabine Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1144 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Fredonia Street

    2171 ft · 37 sec · South Fredonia Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West State Highway 7

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · West State Highway 7

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Houston Avenue

    60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left

    118 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  35. 35

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bastrop and La Grange.

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
116 mi · 28%
West State Highway 7
51.7 mi · 12%
Highway 79
30.4 mi · 7%
United States Highway 77
26.9 mi · 6%
West Sabine Street
26.7 mi · 6%
New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

118 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
353.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appleby
04h 03m from Bastrop
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bastrop and Chance Rain Showers near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bastrop to La Grange?

The road trip is about 421.8 miles (678.8 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?

Appleby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.8 miles from Bastrop and 210.9 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 $56.35 one way or $112.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bastrop and Chance Rain Showers near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Appleby

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

11 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

87 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

97 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 353.83 mi (569.44 km).

Bastrop

#1 Bastrop

City in Louisiana

Population9,688
Coordinates32.7782800, -91.9114400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,681
Coordinates29.9055000, -96.8766500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Bastrop (-91.91144, 32.77828)
End: La Grange (-96.87665, 29.9055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 679 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.88 gal
56.34 L · about $56.35
Round trip
$112.70
29.76 gal · 112.68 L
Estimated CO2
132.2 kg one way
Round trip: 264.5 kg / 583 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $56.35 $112.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $63.37 $126.75
Premium $4.63 $68.82 $137.64
Diesel $5.42 $80.58 $161.15

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 Louisiana · Jul 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bastrop and La Grange. The current time is 02:10:01.

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.