How far is Laredo, TX from Castroville, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Castroville, TX is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
144.48 mi
02h 35m
Flight
133.37 mi
214.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.37 mi
Kilometers
214.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.48 mi
Kilometers
232.52 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castroville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Castroville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
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 Laredo
72.4 mi
01h 17m
To Castroville
72.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3175, FM 2790: Benton City Road, Lytle

    1349 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    153 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Interstate 35 South

    78 m · 8 sec · Interstate 35 South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Benton City Road

    2790 ft · 53 sec · Benton City Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Somerset Street

    1651 ft · 53 sec · South Somerset Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    633 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Prairie Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Prairie Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Lytle-Lacoste Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 2790

    2637 ft · 45 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2790

  13. 13

    Continue on Castro Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Castro Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90 East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90 East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Angelo Street

    585 ft · 28 sec · Angelo Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paris Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Paris Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paris Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
131 mi · 90%
Castro Avenue
4.96 mi · 3%
Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.24 mi · 3%
US Highway 90 East
1.43 mi · 1%
South Prairie Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Benton City Road
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

131 mi · 02h 13m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotulla
01h 17m from Laredo
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Chance Rain Showers near Castroville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 72.4 miles from Laredo and 72.1 miles from Castroville.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Chance Rain Showers near Castroville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Castroville. Straight-line distance: 133.37 mi (214.64 km).

Laredo

#1 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
Castroville

#2 Castroville

Town in the U.

Population3,199
Coordinates29.3557900, -98.8786400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Castroville (-98.87864, 29.35579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.55
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.27 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.37
Premium $4.59 $23.41 $46.83
Diesel $3.99 $20.36 $40.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Castroville. The current time is 00:36:06.

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.