How far is Jacinto City, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Jacinto City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 324 miles (521.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.06 mi
05h 14m
Flight
302.57 mi
486.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.57 mi
Kilometers
486.94 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.06 mi
Kilometers
521.52 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Jacinto City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacinto City
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacinto City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Jacinto City
179.1 mi
02h 37m
To Laredo
144.9 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Jacinto City and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Holland Avenue

    2247 ft · 58 sec · Holland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    2712 ft · 54 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · East Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacinto City and Laredo.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 58%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 45%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 3%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
East Freeway
7.17 mi · 2%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Continue on Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
302.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 37m from Jacinto City
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacinto City 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 Jacinto City to Laredo?

The road trip is about 324 miles (521.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Jacinto City and 144.9 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.23 one way or $86.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacinto City and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 9 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacinto City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 302.57 mi (486.94 km).

Jacinto City

#1 Jacinto City

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,466
Coordinates29.7674500, -95.2338200
Altitude9
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: Holland Avenue (-95.233835, 29.767437)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.29 L · about $43.23
Round trip
$86.46
22.88 gal · 86.58 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.23 $86.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.64 $97.29
Premium $4.59 $52.52 $105.04
Diesel $3.99 $45.68 $91.36

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 Jacinto City and Laredo. The current time is 23:44:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.