How far is La Grange, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from La Grange, TX to Laredo, TX is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Laredo.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
9 m · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Travis Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto FM 609
19.4 mi · 27 min · FM 609
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Continue straight
2211 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 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 La Grange 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
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Cloudy near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Laredo?
The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Lytle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from La Grange and 132.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230 miles (370.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Cloudy near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Lytle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lytle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 229.98 mi (370.11 km).
#1 La Grange
Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,681 |
| Coordinates | 29.9055000, -96.8766500 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.71 | $79.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.88 | $85.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.29 | $74.59 |
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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