How far is Freeport, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Freeport, TX to Laredo, TX is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (437 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeport and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Laredo.
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Start on West 2nd Street
18 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Velasco Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · South Velasco Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
1522 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 36
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 36
23.6 mi · 35 min · State Highway 36
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Turn left onto South 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 17th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
28.1 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
2691 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
8.8 mi · 16 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
1789 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on US 59 Frontage Road
645 ft · 13 sec · US 59 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 59 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
951 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
1450 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
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Turn right
49.4 mi · 57 min
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Continue on West Corpus Christi Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street
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Continue on US Highway 59 West
65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West
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Continue straight
58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Turn right onto Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard
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Continue on Park Street
2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue
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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 Freeport and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59 West
Continue on US Highway 59 West
65.2 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Laredo?
The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Freeport and 149.2 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.5 miles (437 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeport and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 271.57 mi (437.05 km).
#1 Freeport
City in Texas
| Population | 12,126 |
| Coordinates | 28.9541400, -95.3596600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.28 | $90.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.89 | $97.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.53 | $85.05 |
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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