How far is Fulshear, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to Laredo, TX is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.34 mi
04h 49m
Flight
265.8 mi
427.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.8 mi
Kilometers
427.76 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.34 mi
Kilometers
470.47 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulshear
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulshear
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 Fulshear
161.2 mi
02h 24m
To Laredo
131 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bois D'Arc Lane

    77 m · 20 sec · Bois D'Arc Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  7. 7

    Continue on Waller Avenue

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Waller Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    2784 ft · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Katy Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  15. 15

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

    923 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
150 mi · 51%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 49%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 3%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 3%
FM 359
5.44 mi · 2%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.41 mi
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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 24m from Fulshear
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear 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 Fulshear to Laredo?

The road trip is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 161.2 miles from Fulshear and 131 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulshear and Partly 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 5.7 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 12.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 5.4 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 Fulshear and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 265.8 mi (427.76 km).

Fulshear

#1 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
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: Front Street (-95.8997, 29.690072)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.05 L · about $39.00
Round trip
$78.00
20.64 gal · 78.1 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.00 $78.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.88 $87.76
Premium $4.59 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $3.99 $41.21 $82.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulshear and Laredo. The current time is 20:22:51.

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.