How far is Lavon, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX is about 480.1 miles (772.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423.2 miles (681.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavon and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavon and Laredo.
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Start on Forder Court
43 m · 8 sec · Forder Court
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1103 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North State Highway 78
1.5 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 78
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Turn left onto State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205
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Continue on North Goliad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Goliad Street
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Continue on North Alamo Road
1896 ft · 50 sec · North Alamo Road
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Continue on South Goliad Street
2728 ft · 1 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 30
2002 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavon and Laredo.
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 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lavon and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lavon to Laredo?
The road trip is about 480.1 miles (772.6 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.6 miles from Lavon and 249.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423.2 miles (681.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 $64.02 one way or $128.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lavon and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley
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 Sunset Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavon and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 423.21 mi (681.09 km).
#1 Lavon
City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.0276200, -96.4341500 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 773 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $64.02 | $128.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.03 | $144.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.77 | $155.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.64 | $135.28 |
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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