How far is Jourdanton, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to Laredo, TX is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.09 mi
02h 14m
Flight
113.74 mi
183.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.74 mi
Kilometers
183.05 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.09 mi
Kilometers
207.75 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 30, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jourdanton
2026-04-30T03:13
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 30, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jourdanton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cotulla
TX

City in La Salle County, Texas, United States

From Jourdanton
64.5 mi
01h 07m
To Laredo
64.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 8 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    33.1 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35 Access Road West

    678 ft · 19 sec · I 35 Access Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    83.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
83.3 mi · 65%
Oak Street
11.5 mi · 9%
I 35 Access Road West
0.34 mi
Houston Street
0.3 mi
Matamoros Street
0.06 mi
Salinas Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

83.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotulla
01h 07m from Jourdanton
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jourdanton 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 Jourdanton to Laredo?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 64.5 miles from Jourdanton and 64.6 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jourdanton and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 113.74 mi (183.05 km).

Jourdanton

#1 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
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: Zanderson Avenue (-98.54625, 28.918122)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.69
Premium $4.59 $20.89 $41.78
Diesel $3.99 $18.17 $36.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jourdanton and Laredo. The current time is 03:13:18.

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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.