How far is Laredo, TX from Nassau Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Nassau Bay, TX is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Nassau Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Nassau Bay.
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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
20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
779 ft · 10 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway East
1273 ft · 17 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Houston, Galveston
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Galveston
3257 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway
1281 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto NASA Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway
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Continue on East NASA Parkway
3245 ft · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NASA 1 East
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto NASA Bypass
2150 ft · 31 sec · NASA Bypass
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Continue on East NASA Parkway
2104 ft · 42 sec · East NASA Parkway
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Turn right onto Point Lookout Drive
1145 ft · 58 sec · Point Lookout Drive
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Turn left onto Saxony Lane
141 m · 20 sec · Saxony Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vinland Lane
16 m · 5 sec · Vinland Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Vinland Lane
952 ft · 46 sec · Vinland Lane
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Turn right onto San Sebastian Lane
77 m · 13 sec · San Sebastian Lane
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Turn right
4 m · 1 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 Nassau Bay.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Nassau Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Nassau Bay?
The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Laredo and 166.4 miles from Nassau Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 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 $44.37 one way or $88.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Nassau Bay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Nassau Bay. Straight-line distance: 302.81 mi (487.32 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 Nassau Bay
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 29.5446800, -95.0910400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nassau Bay (-95.09104, 29.54468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.92 | $99.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.88 | $93.76 |
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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