How far is Northlake, TX from Laredo, TX?
Northlake is 450.3 miles from Laredo by car, which takes about 6 hours and 43 minutes to drive. The most direct route is to take I-35 N to I-35W N to FM 407 W.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head north on Convent Ave toward Lincoln St.
- Turn right onto Victoria St.
- Sharp left onto I-35 N (signs for Interstate 35 N).
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-10 W/I-35 N, follow signs for Austin.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-35 N.
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-35 N, follow signs for Austin.
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-35 N.
- Continue onto Monarch Hwy/Purple Heart Trail.
- Continue onto I-35 N/Monarch Hwy/Purple Heart Trail.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-35W N, follow signs for Interstate 35W/Ft Worth.
- Take the exit on the left toward Interstate 35W NToll road.
- Take the exit onto I-35W N.
- Keep left to continue toward I-35W N.
- Continue onto Exit 57 B.
- Continue onto I-35W N.
- Take exit 76 toward FM 407 W.
- Turn left onto FM 407 W.
If you're looking for a more scenic route, you can take I-35 N to US-59 N to US-83 S. This route is about 463.3 miles long and takes about 7 hours and 23 minutes to drive.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Laredo.
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Start on Florance Road
10 m · 2 sec · Florance Road
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Continue on Robson Ranch Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Robson Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Faught Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Faught Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 407
1.7 mi · 3 min · FM 407
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 35W South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South 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 Northlake 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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northlake 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 Northlake to Laredo?
The road trip is about 468.9 miles (754.7 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?
Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.5 miles from Northlake and 242.5 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 410.7 miles (661 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 $62.54 one way or $125.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Northlake and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek
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 Onion Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 410.71 mi (660.97 km).
#1 Northlake
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,354 |
| Coordinates | 33.1273400, -97.2655700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 755 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $62.54 | $125.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.37 | $140.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $75.98 | $151.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.08 | $132.17 |
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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