How far is Lucas, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Lucas, TX to Laredo, TX is about 479 miles (770.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423.2 miles (681 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lucas and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lucas and Laredo.
-
1
Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
-
2
Turn left onto East Lucas Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Lucas Road
-
3
Continue on East Bethany Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Bethany Drive
-
4
Continue on West Bethany Drive
1898 ft · 55 sec · West Bethany Drive
-
5
Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2526 ft · 45 sec · South Central Expressway
-
6
Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South
1185 ft · 29 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Central Expressway
-
8
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
-
9
Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
-
10
Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
-
11
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
-
12
Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
-
13
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
-
14
Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
-
15
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
-
19
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
20
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
21
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
-
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
23
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
-
24
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
25
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
-
26
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
27
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
-
28
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
-
30
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
-
31
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
32
Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
-
33
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
-
34
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucas 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lucas 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 Lucas to Laredo?
The road trip is about 479 miles (770.8 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.6 miles from Lucas and 249.4 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423.2 miles (681 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 $63.87 one way or $127.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lucas 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.
Austin
San Marcos Station
Taylor
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lucas and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 423.14 mi (680.98 km).
#1 Lucas
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.0842900, -96.5766600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 771 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $63.87 | $127.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.86 | $143.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.59 | $155.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.48 | $134.96 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.