How far is Castroville, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Castroville, TX to Laredo, TX is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castroville and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castroville and Laredo.
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Start on Paris Street
26 m · 9 sec · Paris Street
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Turn left onto Angelo Street
585 ft · 28 sec · Angelo Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 90 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90 West
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Turn right onto FM 471 South
5 mi · 8 min · FM 471 South
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2790
2637 ft · 45 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2790
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Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Lytle-Lacoste Road
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Prairie Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
633 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Somerset Street
1651 ft · 45 sec · South Somerset Street
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Continue on Benton City Road
2251 ft · 43 sec · Benton City Road
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
676 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp left
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
130.9 mi · 2 hr 12 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 Castroville 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
131 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castroville 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 Castroville to Laredo?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 72.4 miles from Castroville and 70.3 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castroville and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castroville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 133.37 mi (214.64 km).
#1 Castroville
Town in the U.
| Population | 3,199 |
| Coordinates | 29.3557900, -98.8786400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.12 | $40.25 |
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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