How far is Laredo, TX from Missouri City, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Missouri City, TX is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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 Missouri City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Missouri City.
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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
16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford
3198 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1021 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the exit straight toward FM 2234
107 m · 8 sec
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Continue on FM 2234
121 m · 9 sec
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Continue on FM 2234
1283 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
107 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
66 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
83 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Texas Parkway
68 m · 4 sec · Texas Parkway
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Take the ramp right
23 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Missouri City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Missouri City?
The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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 150.3 miles from Laredo and 150.4 miles from Missouri City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Missouri City. Straight-line distance: 281.63 mi (453.24 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 Missouri City
The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
| Population | 75,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6185700, -95.5377200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Missouri City (-95.53772, 29.61857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 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 | $40.10 | $80.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.11 | $90.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.71 | $97.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.37 | $84.73 |
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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