How far is Los Fresnos, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Los Fresnos, TX to Laredo, TX is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
211.42 mi
03h 43m
Flight
159.75 mi
257.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.75 mi
Kilometers
257.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.42 mi
Kilometers
340.25 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM CDT
Return by in Los Fresnos
Tue, May 5, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Fresnos
2026-05-05T01:38
Arrive Laredo
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Fresnos
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
Garceno
TX

Census designated place

From Los Fresnos
98.1 mi
01h 51m
To Laredo
113.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SSE
Destination
97°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Fresnos and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ocean Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Texas State Highway 100

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 100

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    10.8 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen

    88 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  11. 11

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 2 West
88 mi · 42%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 26%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 7%
Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 6%
U.S. Highway 77
10.8 mi · 5%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 2 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen

88 mi · 01h 40m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garceno
01h 51m from Los Fresnos
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos to Laredo?

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Garceno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Los Fresnos and 113.3 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.19 one way or $56.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Los Fresnos and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Garceno

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garceno, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garceno.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

74 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Fresnos and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 159.75 mi (257.09 km).

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#1 Los Fresnos

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population7,826
Coordinates26.0717400, -97.4763700
Altitude7
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 Ocean Boulevard (-97.476377, 26.071662)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.24 L · about $28.19
Round trip
$56.38
14.92 gal · 56.48 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.19 $56.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.72 $63.44
Premium $4.59 $34.25 $68.50
Diesel $3.99 $29.79 $59.58

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Fresnos and Laredo. The current time is 01:38:21.

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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.