How far is Laredo, TX from Bridge City, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Bridge City, TX is about 448.2 miles (721.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.3 miles (618.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Bridge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Bridge City.
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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 Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
40 mi · 46 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
2059 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73 East: Port Arthur, Groves
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Ferry Road
5 m · 1 sec · Old Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Bridge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Bridge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Bridge City?
The road trip is about 448.2 miles (721.3 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?
Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.1 miles from Laredo and 224.2 miles from Bridge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.3 miles (618.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 $59.78 one way or $119.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Bridge City.
Stop Ideas Near Waelder
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waelder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Bridge City. Straight-line distance: 384.34 mi (618.54 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 Bridge City
City in Orange County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,862 |
| Coordinates | 30.0207700, -93.8457300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge City (-93.84573, 30.02077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 721 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 35m |
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 | $59.78 | $119.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.27 | $134.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $72.63 | $145.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.17 | $126.34 |
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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