How far is Laredo, TX from Rockport, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Rockport, TX is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.82 mi
03h 20m
Flight
154.04 mi
247.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.04 mi
Kilometers
247.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.82 mi
Kilometers
276.52 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Rockport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
San Diego
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
85.9 mi
01h 40m
To Rockport
86 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Rockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Rockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on San Dario Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · San Dario Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1727 ft · 35 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Clark Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2977 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2489 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East State Highway 44

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West

    3006 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South

    2264 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

    9.8 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Rockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
119 mi · 69%
New Harbor Bridge
27.7 mi · 16%
East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 7%
I 37 South
4.42 mi · 3%
Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 2%
West Market Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lloyd Bentsen Highway

Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

64.6 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Diego
01h 40m from Laredo
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Rockport?

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

San Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Laredo and 86 miles from Rockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 154.04 mi (247.9 km).

Laredo

#1 Laredo

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.

Population263,640
Coordinates27.5064100, -99.5075400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Rockport

#2 Rockport

Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.

Population10,847
Coordinates28.0207700, -97.0560100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Rockport (-97.05601, 28.02077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $22.90
Round trip
$45.80
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.90 $45.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.59 $27.82 $55.64
Diesel $3.99 $24.20 $48.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Rockport. The current time is 01:34:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.