How far is Laredo, TX from Bastrop, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Bastrop, TX is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Bastrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Bastrop.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
2939 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto TX 21
1465 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Camino Real
17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real
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Take the ramp slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childers Street
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West
659 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 71 West
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Bastrop.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Laredo and Clear near Bastrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Bastrop?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Natalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Laredo and 127.3 miles from Bastrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.97 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laredo and Clear near Bastrop.
Stop Ideas Near Natalia
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 Natalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 223.57 mi (359.8 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bastrop
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,743 |
| Coordinates | 30.1104900, -97.3152700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bastrop (-97.31527, 30.11049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.23 | $76.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.27 | $82.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
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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