How far is Jasper, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Jasper, TX to Laredo, TX is about 483.6 miles (778.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 407.4 miles (655.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
483.59 mi
07h 31m
Flight
407.43 mi
655.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
407.43 mi
Kilometers
655.7 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.59 mi
Kilometers
778.27 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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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 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, May 3, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T06:59
Arrive Laredo
Sun, May 3, 2:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 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
8:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Jasper
241.5 mi
03h 45m
To Laredo
242.1 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jasper and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jasper and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wheeler Street

    3190 ft · 1 min · South Wheeler Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    3214 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    695 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll

    1357 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East

  11. 11

    Continue on TX 99 Toll West

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    50.9 mi · 55 min · North Grand Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  19. 19

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

    923 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 33%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 30%
South Wheeler Street
60.4 mi · 12%
North Grand Parkway East
51.7 mi · 11%
Pan American Drive
43.1 mi · 9%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
407.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
03h 45m from Jasper
Leave By
8:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Jasper and Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jasper to Laredo?

The road trip is about 483.6 miles (778.3 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.5 miles from Jasper and 242.1 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 407.4 miles (655.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 $64.51 one way or $129.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Jasper and Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 407.43 mi (655.7 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
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: US 96 (-93.996858, 30.920197)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 778 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.07 gal
64.6 L · about $64.51
Round trip
$129.02
34.14 gal · 129.2 L
Estimated CO2
151.7 kg one way
Round trip: 303.4 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.51 $129.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.58 $145.16
Premium $4.59 $78.37 $156.74
Diesel $3.99 $68.16 $136.32

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and Laredo. The current time is 06:59:38.

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.