How far is Laredo, TX from Justin, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Justin, TX is about 447.1 miles (719.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 51m 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
447.08 mi
07h 55m
Flight
407.35 mi
655.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
407.35 mi
Kilometers
655.57 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
447.08 mi
Kilometers
719.5 km
Drive Time
07h 55m

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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 07h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 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
8:08 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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Laredo
223.9 mi
03h 57m
To Justin
223.1 mi
03h 57m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy 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 Justin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    3063 ft · 37 sec · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle Parkway

    1746 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Freeway

    780 ft · 18 sec · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Old FM 156

    2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156

  21. 21

    Continue on Blue Mound Road

    1154 ft · 18 sec · Blue Mound Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South FM 156

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South FM 156

  23. 23

    Continue on North FM 156

    628 ft · 22 sec · North FM 156

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 74%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 12%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
I 35W TEXpress
8.16 mi · 2%
I 35W Express North
8.16 mi · 2%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
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
07h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
407.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 57m from Laredo
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Justin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 447.1 miles (719.5 km) and usually takes 07h 55m 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?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.9 miles from Laredo and 223.1 miles from Justin.

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

The direct path is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 $59.63 one way or $119.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

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

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Justin. Straight-line distance: 407.35 mi (655.57 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
Justin

#2 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Justin (-97.29613, 33.08484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 720 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.78 gal
59.72 L · about $59.63
Round trip
$119.27
31.56 gal · 119.44 L
Estimated CO2
140.2 kg one way
Round trip: 280.5 kg / 618 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $59.63 $119.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.10 $134.19
Premium $4.59 $72.45 $144.89
Diesel $3.99 $63.01 $126.02

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 Justin. The current time is 00:53:44.

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.