How far is Laredo, TX from Joshua, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Joshua, TX is about 409.2 miles (658.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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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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 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Joshua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Joshua.
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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
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
30.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right
775 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard
821 ft · 25 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East FM 917
802 ft · 13 sec · East FM 917
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
1.2 km · 59 sec · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on East 12th Street
1063 ft · 32 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Joshua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Clear near Joshua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Joshua?
The road trip is about 409.2 miles (658.6 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205 miles from Laredo and 204.2 miles from Joshua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 $54.57 one way or $109.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Clear near Joshua.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Joshua. Straight-line distance: 365.08 mi (587.54 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 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joshua (-97.38807, 32.46153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 659 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $54.57 | $109.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.40 | $122.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.29 | $132.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.66 | $115.32 |
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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