How far is Navasota, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Navasota, TX to Laredo, TX is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287 miles (461.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.91 mi
05h 19m
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
336.91 mi
Kilometers
542.21 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Navasota
Wed, May 13, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navasota
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Laredo
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navasota
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Navasota
163.8 mi
02h 39m
To Laredo
173.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South La Salle Street

    73 m · 8 sec · South La Salle Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 105

    21.6 mi · 28 min · State Highway 105

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2955 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Chappell Hill Street

    1376 ft · 30 sec · North Chappell Hill Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 290 West

    13.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 290 West

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 237 South: Giddings, Round Top, La Grange

    15.9 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Travis Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto FM 609

    19.4 mi · 27 min · FM 609

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2211 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 43%
FM 609
100 mi · 30%
TX 237 South
22.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 105
22.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 290 West
13.4 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
287 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 39m from Navasota
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Navasota and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Navasota and 173.1 miles from Laredo.

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 49.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.93 one way or $89.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 8.1 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 10.2 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 5.9 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 7.9 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 Navasota and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 287.01 mi (461.89 km).

Navasota

#1 Navasota

City in the U.

Population8,374
Coordinates30.3879800, -96.0877300
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 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
Start: South La Salle Street (-96.087699, 30.387998)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45 L · about $44.93
Round trip
$89.86
23.78 gal · 90 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.93 $89.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.56 $101.11
Premium $4.59 $54.59 $109.17
Diesel $3.99 $47.48 $94.95

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 Navasota and Laredo. The current time is 19:59:47.

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.