How far is Laredo, TX from Navasota, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Navasota, TX is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287 miles (461.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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
327.42 mi
06h 07m
Flight
287.01 mi
461.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.01 mi
Kilometers
461.89 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.42 mi
Kilometers
526.93 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Navasota
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Wed, May 13, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-05-12T20:42
Arrive Navasota
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
163.8 mi
03h 03m
To Navasota
163.6 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.3 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 95, FM 609: Flatonia, Smithville

    1494 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Interstate 10 Frontage Road

    1956 ft · 57 sec · East Interstate 10 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Travis Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Travis Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East State Highway 159

    6.6 mi · 10 min · East State Highway 159

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    149 m · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto US Highway 290 West

    13.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 290 West

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Chappell Hill Street

    22.5 mi · 30 min · South Chappell Hill Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South La Salle Street

    73 m · 4 sec · South La Salle Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South La Salle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 44%
I 10 East
58.9 mi · 18%
South Chappell Hill Street
22.5 mi · 7%
East State Highway 159
22.2 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 290 West
13.7 mi · 4%
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
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
287 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
03h 03m from Laredo
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Navasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Laredo and 163.6 miles from Navasota.

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

The direct path is about 287 miles (461.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 $43.65 one way or $87.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Navasota.

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Navasota. Straight-line distance: 287.01 mi (461.89 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
Navasota

#2 Navasota

City in the U.

Population8,374
Coordinates30.3879800, -96.0877300
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Navasota (-96.08773, 30.38798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.74 L · about $43.65
Round trip
$87.29
23.1 gal · 87.48 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.65 $87.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.11 $98.22
Premium $4.59 $53.03 $106.05
Diesel $3.99 $46.12 $92.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Navasota. The current time is 20:42:39.

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.