How far is Laredo, TX from Bellaire, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Bellaire, TX is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.16 mi
06h 01m
Flight
288.77 mi
464.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.77 mi
Kilometers
464.73 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.16 mi
Kilometers
497.54 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Bellaire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Laredo
154.5 mi
03h 00m
To Bellaire
154.6 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on San Dario Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Houston Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 59 East

    47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    28.1 mi · 32 min · Southwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 North, I 610 South

    142 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 South

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 South: Bellaire

    2596 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    2218 ft · 32 sec · West Loop South

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellaire Boulevard, Evergreen Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Loop South Frontage Road

    591 ft · 15 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    107 m · 21 sec · Bellaire Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Loop South Frontage Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
94 mi · 30%
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 19%
US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 15%
Southwest Freeway
28.1 mi · 9%
Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 1%
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
288.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
03h 00m from Laredo
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Bellaire?

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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 154.5 miles from Laredo and 154.6 miles from Bellaire.

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

The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 288.77 mi (464.73 km).

Laredo

#1 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
Bellaire

#2 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Bellaire (-95.45883, 29.70579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.3 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
21.82 gal · 82.6 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.39 $92.78
Premium $4.59 $50.09 $100.18
Diesel $3.99 $43.56 $87.13

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 Laredo and Bellaire. The current time is 07:02:27.

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.