How far is Laredo, TX from Meadows Place, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Meadows Place, TX is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Meadows Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Meadows Place.
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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
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirkwood Road, West Airport Boulevard
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2287 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto South Kirkwood Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Kirkwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road
32 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dorrance Lane
46 m · 3 sec · Dorrance Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Dorrance Lane
1791 ft · 49 sec · Dorrance Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Meadows Place.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Meadows Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Meadows Place?
The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.5 miles from Laredo and 149.6 miles from Meadows Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.87 one way or $79.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Meadows Place.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Meadows Place. Straight-line distance: 280.18 mi (450.91 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 Meadows Place
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,813 |
| Coordinates | 29.6513400, -95.5880000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadows Place (-95.588, 29.65134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.87 | $79.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.86 | $89.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.44 | $96.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.13 | $84.25 |
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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