How far is Aldine, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Laredo, TX is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
330.66 mi
05h 30m
Flight
301.03 mi
484.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.03 mi
Kilometers
484.46 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.66 mi
Kilometers
532.15 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, Apr 25, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Sat, Apr 25, 10:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-24T23:56
Arrive Laredo
Sat, Apr 25, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Aldine
179.3 mi
02h 45m
To Laredo
151.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
94°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    2553 ft · 57 sec · West Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    2382 ft · 48 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 West

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  6. 6

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Downtown, San Antonio

    2988 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    161.7 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Katy Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  14. 14

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

    923 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
174 mi · 53%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 44%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.3 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 3%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
North Sam Houston Parkway East
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

162 mi · 02h 45m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 45m from Aldine
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine 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 Aldine to Laredo?

The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Aldine and 151.4 miles from Laredo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.10 one way or $88.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 9.1 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 11.2 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
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 301.03 mi (484.46 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
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: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.17 L · about $44.10
Round trip
$88.20
23.34 gal · 88.34 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.10 $88.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.62 $99.24
Premium $4.59 $53.58 $107.15
Diesel $3.99 $46.60 $93.20

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Laredo. The current time is 23:56:56.

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.