How far is Laredo, TX from Fulshear, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 320.8 miles (516.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.81 mi
05h 34m
Flight
265.8 mi
427.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.8 mi
Kilometers
427.76 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.81 mi
Kilometers
516.3 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
160.4 mi
02h 47m
To Fulshear
160.4 mi
02h 47m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then 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 Fulshear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    128.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 359: Brookshire, Fulshear

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Waller Avenue

    2214 ft · 37 sec · Waller Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    113 m · 18 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilson Drive

    115 m · 18 sec · Wilson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    74 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 45%
I 10 East
129 mi · 40%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 3%
Jose Lopez Freeway
7.98 mi · 2%
FM 359
5.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 47m from Laredo
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Laredo and 160.4 miles from Fulshear.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 265.8 mi (427.76 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
Fulshear

#2 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.32 gal
42.85 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.56
22.64 gal · 85.7 L
Estimated CO2
100.6 kg one way
Round trip: 201.2 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.78 $85.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.13 $96.27
Premium $4.59 $51.97 $103.94
Diesel $3.99 $45.20 $90.40

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 Fulshear. The current time is 01:28:56.

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.