How far is Laredo, TX from Clute, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Clute, TX is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Clute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Clute.
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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
31.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 521
927 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
27.3 mi · 41 min · North Wells Street
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
2691 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left
28 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Columbia Drive
8.2 mi · 13 min · South Columbia Drive
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 228
1330 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 228
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Take the ramp straight
661 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
779 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 332 West
764 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 332 West
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Clute.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
66.6 mi · 01h 19m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Clute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Clute?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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 150.8 miles from Laredo and 150.9 miles from Clute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 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 $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Clute.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Clute. Straight-line distance: 271.12 mi (436.33 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 Clute
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,724 |
| Coordinates | 29.0246900, -95.3988300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clute (-95.39883, 29.02469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.28 | $90.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.89 | $97.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.53 | $85.05 |
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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