How far is Laredo, TX from Nederland, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Nederland, TX is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Nederland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Nederland.
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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 Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
61.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur
648 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Boulevard
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
87 m · 6 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 69, US 96, US 287 South
845 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 347: Nederland
1090 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Nederland
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Boston Avenue
1187 ft · 34 sec · Boston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Nederland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nederland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Nederland?
The road trip is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?
Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.8 miles from Laredo and 220.9 miles from Nederland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 $58.91 one way or $117.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nederland.
Stop Ideas Near Gonzales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 375.04 mi (603.57 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 Nederland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 29.9743800, -93.9924000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nederland (-93.9924, 29.97438)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 711 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
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 | $58.91 | $117.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.29 | $132.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.57 | $143.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.25 | $124.50 |
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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