How far is Laredo, TX from Orange County, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Orange County, TX is about 450.2 miles (724.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.8 miles (619.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m 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 59m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Orange County.
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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
80.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1442: Bridge City
968 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
32 m · 5 sec · West I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
1970 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto Kristi Lane
2315 ft · 2 min · Kristi Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kristi Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Orange County.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Orange County?
The road trip is about 450.2 miles (724.5 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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?
Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225 miles from Laredo and 225.2 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.8 miles (619.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 $61.00 one way or $122.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Waelder
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 Waelder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 384.81 mi (619.29 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 Orange County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 82,878 |
| Coordinates | 30.1213100, -93.8939000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-93.8939, 30.12131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $61.00 | $122.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $69.07 | $138.15 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $75.05 | $150.10 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $91.78 | $183.56 |
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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