How far is Laredo, TX from Jacksboro, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Jacksboro, TX is about 434.4 miles (699.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 402.8 miles (648.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
434.39 mi
08h 06m
Flight
402.76 mi
648.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
402.76 mi
Kilometers
648.18 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.39 mi
Kilometers
699.09 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 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
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
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
Johnson City
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Laredo
217.7 mi
04h 03m
To Jacksboro
216.7 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi, Broadway

    2518 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Johnson City

    1713 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: McAllister Freeway, Johnson City

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto McAllister Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McAllister Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Morgan Mill Road

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  25. 25

    Continue on South Benson Street

    14.8 mi · 18 min · South Benson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Belknap Street

    35 m · 9 sec · East Belknap Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp sharp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 33%
US 281 HOV Lane
103 mi · 24%
North US Highway 281
95 mi · 22%
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 9%
South Benson Street
14.8 mi · 3%
McAllister Freeway
14.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
402.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
04h 03m from Laredo
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 434.4 miles (699.1 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Laredo and 216.7 miles from Jacksboro.

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

The direct path is about 402.8 miles (648.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 $57.93 one way or $115.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksboro.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Johnson City, 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 Johnson City.

RAIL

Austin

63 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

64 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Jacksboro. Straight-line distance: 402.76 mi (648.18 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
Jacksboro

#2 Jacksboro

City in Texas, USA

Population4,447
Coordinates33.2184500, -98.1586600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Jacksboro (-98.15866, 33.21845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 699 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.33 gal
58.02 L · about $57.93
Round trip
$115.86
30.66 gal · 116.04 L
Estimated CO2
136.2 kg one way
Round trip: 272.5 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.93 $115.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.18 $130.37
Premium $4.59 $70.38 $140.76
Diesel $3.99 $61.21 $122.43

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 Laredo and Jacksboro. The current time is 04:52:16.

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.