How far is League City, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from League City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
333.54 mi
05h 17m
Flight
301.45 mi
485.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.45 mi
Kilometers
485.14 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.54 mi
Kilometers
536.78 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in League City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave League City
2026-04-18T19:01
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in League City
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
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From League City
166.5 mi
02h 38m
To Laredo
167.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between League City and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1389 ft · 28 sec · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North: Gulf Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway East

    1415 ft · 19 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway East

    21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway East

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

    40 m · 2 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    19.9 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 59 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

    1450 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

  25. 25

    Turn right

    49.4 mi · 57 min

  26. 26

    Continue on West Corpus Christi Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 59 West

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 West
124 mi · 37%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 22%
South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi · 6%
Southwest Freeway
19.9 mi · 6%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 6%
Gulf Freeway
7.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
301.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
02h 38m from League City
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving League City and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from League City to Laredo?

The road trip is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from League City and 167.1 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around League City and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between League City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 301.45 mi (485.14 km).

League City

#1 League City

The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas.

Population107,536
Coordinates29.5074500, -95.0949300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 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
Start: East Main Street (-95.094972, 29.507551)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.55 L · about $44.48
Round trip
$88.96
23.54 gal · 89.1 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.48 $88.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.05 $100.09
Premium $4.59 $54.04 $108.07
Diesel $3.99 $47.00 $94.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between League City and Laredo. The current time is 19:01:41.

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.