How far is Justin, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Justin, TX to Laredo, TX is about 464.2 miles (747 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m 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
464.17 mi
07h 09m
Flight
407.35 mi
655.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
407.35 mi
Kilometers
655.57 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
464.17 mi
Kilometers
747.01 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Justin
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
9:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Justin
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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Justin
223.9 mi
03h 34m
To Laredo
240.3 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Justin and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto West 1st Street

    101 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sealy Avenue

    615 ft · 30 sec · South Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Barrett Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Barrett Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South FM 156

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South FM 156

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blue Mound Road

    1154 ft · 16 sec · Blue Mound Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old FM 156

    2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156

  8. 8

    Continue on Eagle Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Freeway

    3277 ft · 1 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South, I 35W Express Toll South

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Justin 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 65%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 18%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
I 35W TEXpress
12.6 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 2%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
407.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 34m from Justin
Leave By
9:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Justin 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 Justin to Laredo?

The road trip is about 464.2 miles (747 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.9 miles from Justin and 240.3 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 $61.90 one way or $123.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

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

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Justin and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 407.35 mi (655.57 km).

Justin

#1 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
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: (-97.296192, 33.084871)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 747 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.38 gal
62 L · about $61.90
Round trip
$123.80
32.76 gal · 124 L
Estimated CO2
145.6 kg one way
Round trip: 291.1 kg / 642 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $61.90 $123.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.65 $139.30
Premium $4.59 $75.20 $150.40
Diesel $3.99 $65.41 $130.81

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 Justin and Laredo. The current time is 21:42:31.

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.