How far is Laredo, TX from Seabrook, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Seabrook, TX is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.11 mi
06h 37m
Flight
306.93 mi
493.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.93 mi
Kilometers
493.96 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.11 mi
Kilometers
542.52 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Seabrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Laredo
168.5 mi
03h 18m
To Seabrook
168.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Houston Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 59 East

    47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    1215 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West

    779 ft · 10 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  25. 25

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West

    21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

  26. 26

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway East

    1273 ft · 17 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Houston, Galveston

    1.1 km · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Galveston

    3257 ft · 58 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Gulf Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway

    1281 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto NASA Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    3245 ft · 1 min · East NASA Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight left toward NASA 1 East

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto NASA Bypass

    2150 ft · 31 sec · NASA Bypass

  36. 36

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    5.3 mi · 10 min · East NASA Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Anders Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · Anders Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
94 mi · 28%
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 17%
US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 14%
South Sam Houston Tollway West
21 mi · 6%
Southwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 6%
East NASA Parkway
5.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
03h 18m from Laredo
Leave By
10:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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 168.5 miles from Laredo and 168.6 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 $44.97 one way or $89.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Seabrook.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 306.93 mi (493.96 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
Seabrook

#2 Seabrook

City in Texas, United States

Population13,879
Coordinates29.5641200, -95.0254800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Seabrook (-95.02548, 29.56412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.03 L · about $44.97
Round trip
$89.94
23.8 gal · 90.06 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.97 $89.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.60 $101.20
Premium $4.59 $54.63 $109.27
Diesel $3.99 $47.52 $95.03

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 Seabrook. The current time is 20:55:12.

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.