How far is Laredo, TX from Bacliff, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Bacliff, TX is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Bacliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Bacliff.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on San Dario Avenue
1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street
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Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway
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Turn left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue on West Houston Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street
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Continue on US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East
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Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
779 ft · 10 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway East
1273 ft · 17 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Houston, Galveston
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Galveston
3257 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 96: League City Parkway
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West League City Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · West League City Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Baker Avenue
2156 ft · 2 min · Baker Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baker Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Bacliff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bacliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Bacliff?
The road trip is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.7 miles from Laredo and 170.8 miles from Bacliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.54 one way or $91.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bacliff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Bacliff. Straight-line distance: 306.98 mi (494.03 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bacliff
Census designated place
| Population | 8,619 |
| Coordinates | 29.5069000, -94.9924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bacliff (-94.99243, 29.5069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.54 | $91.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.12 | $96.23 |
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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