How far is Aransas Pass, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Aransas Pass, TX to Laredo, TX is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.7 mi
02h 53m
Flight
146.87 mi
236.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.87 mi
Kilometers
236.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.7 mi
Kilometers
268.27 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Aransas Pass
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aransas Pass
2026-04-18T20:19
Arrive Laredo
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aransas Pass
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
San Diego
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Aransas Pass
81.3 mi
01h 27m
To Laredo
85.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aransas Pass and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on West Wheeler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 1069 North

    1294 ft · 30 sec · FM 1069 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2308 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    17.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    658 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Padre Island Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South US Highway 77

    2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3106 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Front Street

    34.5 mi · 39 min · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front Street
92.9 mi · 56%
East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 35 Bypass
21.5 mi · 13%
TX 44
11.7 mi · 7%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 2%
West Wheeler Avenue
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Front Street

Continue straight

58.4 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
146.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Diego
01h 27m from Aransas Pass
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass to Laredo?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Aransas Pass and 85.4 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aransas Pass and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aransas Pass and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 146.87 mi (236.37 km).

Aransas Pass

#1 Aransas Pass

City in Texas, United States

Population8,496
Coordinates27.9094700, -97.1499900
Altitude5
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: Harrison Boulevard (-97.149972, 27.909428)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.00 $50.00
Premium $4.59 $27.00 $53.99
Diesel $3.99 $23.48 $46.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aransas Pass and Laredo. The current time is 20:19:59.

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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.