How far is Laredo, TX from Galena Park, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Galena Park, TX is about 360.4 miles (580 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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
360.38 mi
06h 20m
Flight
301.59 mi
485.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.59 mi
Kilometers
485.37 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.38 mi
Kilometers
579.97 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-19T02:45
Arrive Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
11:20 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

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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Laredo
180.2 mi
03h 10m
To Galena Park
180.2 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Galena Park.

  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

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mercury Drive

    919 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mercury Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mercury Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clinton Drive

    3123 ft · 1 min · Clinton Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crown Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Crown Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
152 mi · 42%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 40%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 6%
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
7.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
301.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
03h 10m from Laredo
Leave By
11:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Galena Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Galena Park?

The road trip is about 360.4 miles (580 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.2 miles from Laredo and 180.2 miles from Galena Park.

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

The direct path is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 $48.07 one way or $96.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Galena Park.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10 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
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Galena Park. Straight-line distance: 301.59 mi (485.37 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
Galena Park

#2 Galena Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,559
Coordinates29.7335600, -95.2302100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Galena Park (-95.23021, 29.73356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.72 gal
48.14 L · about $48.07
Round trip
$96.14
25.44 gal · 96.28 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 226.1 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.07 $96.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.09 $108.17
Premium $4.59 $58.40 $116.80
Diesel $3.99 $50.79 $101.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Galena Park. The current time is 02:45:04.

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.