How far is Lufkin, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Lufkin, TX to Laredo, TX is about 469.8 miles (756 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 390.8 miles (628.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lufkin and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lufkin and Laredo.
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Start on South First Street
704 ft · 22 sec · South First Street
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Turn left onto West Frank Avenue
2050 ft · 56 sec · West Frank Avenue
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Turn right onto North Raguet Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Raguet Street
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Continue on North Raguet Street
1359 ft · 27 sec · North Raguet Street
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Continue on Raguet Street
11.7 mi · 12 min · Raguet Street
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Continue straight
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left
145.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos
1681 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
17.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South
1833 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
2815 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 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 Lufkin and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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145 mi · 02h 45m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lufkin 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 Lufkin to Laredo?
The road trip is about 469.8 miles (756 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.3 miles from Lufkin and 245.4 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 390.8 miles (628.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79 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 $62.62 one way or $125.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lufkin and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Lockhart
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 Lockhart.
San Marcos Station
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San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lufkin and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 390.8 mi (628.93 km).
#1 Lufkin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 34,955 |
| Coordinates | 31.3382400, -94.7291000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 756 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
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 | $62.62 | $125.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.46 | $140.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.07 | $152.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.16 | $132.33 |
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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