How far is Hudson, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Hudson, TX to Laredo, TX is about 322.5 miles (519 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Laredo.
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Start on Blacksmith Court
11 m · 4 sec · Blacksmith Court
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Turn right onto Blacksmith Drive
1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive
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Turn left onto West Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairbanks North Houston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road
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Turn right onto West Little York Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Little York Road
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Turn left onto West Sam Houston Parkway North
1479 ft · 30 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway North
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT South
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
4.3 mi · 5 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Downtown, San Antonio
2988 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
161.7 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 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 Hudson and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Laredo?
The road trip is about 322.5 miles (519 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 174.7 miles from Hudson and 147.8 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.36 one way or $80.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
New Braunfels Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 293.77 mi (472.77 km).
#1 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024500, -95.5024400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $3.55 | $40.36 | $80.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $50.52 | $101.03 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $64.31 | $128.62 |
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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