How far is Laredo, TX from Jasper, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Jasper, TX is about 482.9 miles (777.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 407.4 miles (655.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m 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
482.85 mi
08h 30m
Flight
407.43 mi
655.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
407.43 mi
Kilometers
655.7 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.85 mi
Kilometers
777.07 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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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 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Mon, May 4, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-05-03T08:19
Arrive Jasper
Sun, May 3, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 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
7:00 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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
241.5 mi
04h 15m
To Jasper
241.4 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    51.5 mi · 56 min · West Grand Parkway North

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland

    2628 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    11 mi · 12 min · Eastex Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2255 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pan American Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3140 ft · 59 sec · South Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    24.8 mi · 28 min · East Church Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 190 West

    35 mi · 40 min · US Highway 190 West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Wheeler Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Wheeler Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wheeler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 30%
I 10 East
140 mi · 29%
West Grand Parkway North
51.5 mi · 11%
Eastex Freeway
42.9 mi · 9%
US Highway 190 West
35 mi · 7%
East Church Street
24.8 mi · 5%
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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
407.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
04h 15m from Laredo
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laredo and Clear near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 482.9 miles (777.1 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.5 miles from Laredo and 241.4 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 407.4 miles (655.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 $64.39 one way or $128.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laredo and Clear near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 407.43 mi (655.7 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
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Jasper (-93.99658, 30.9202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 777 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.04 gal
64.5 L · about $64.39
Round trip
$128.79
34.08 gal · 129 L
Estimated CO2
151.4 kg one way
Round trip: 302.9 kg / 668 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.39 $128.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.45 $144.91
Premium $4.59 $78.23 $156.46
Diesel $3.99 $68.04 $136.08

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Jasper. The current time is 08:19:49.

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.