How far is Laredo, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Laredo and Houston is 295.73 miles (475.93 km).
Flight distance from Laredo, TX to Houston, TX is 295.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Laredo to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Laredo, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 316.02 miles (508.59 km) by car.
Driving from Laredo to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area. It is located on the Rio Grande River in southern Texas. Laredo is known for its Mexican culture, its many border crossings, and its many attractions, such as the Laredo Children's Museum and the Laredo Museum of Art.
| Population | 263640 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°30'23"N 99°30'27"W |
| Latitude | 27.5064100 |
| Longitude | -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Laredo and Houston
The distance between Laredo and Houston is 509 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Laredo and Houston. The current time is 06:28:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.21 liters (11.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Laredo and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Laredo to Houston is $33.69 (diesel $44.53).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $33.69 | $38.42 | $42.12 | $44.53 |
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The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Laredo and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
