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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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 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Ocean Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Texas State Highway 100
4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100
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Continue on State Highway 100
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
10.8 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
88 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garceno.
McAllen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Fresnos and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 159.75 mi (257.09 km).
#1 Los Fresnos
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,826 |
| Coordinates | 26.0717400, -97.4763700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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