How far is Madisonville, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX is about 366 miles (589 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.9 miles (518 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
365.96 mi
05h 45m
Flight
321.85 mi
517.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.85 mi
Kilometers
517.97 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.96 mi
Kilometers
588.96 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Madisonville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Laredo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Madisonville
182.1 mi
02h 52m
To Laredo
183.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    35.4 mi · 41 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jacinto Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Jacinto Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos

    1681 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    17.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 21

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South

    1833 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2815 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madisonville 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 39%
West State Highway 21
89.3 mi · 24%
East Main Street
35.4 mi · 10%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 9%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 9%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
321.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 52m from Madisonville
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Madisonville and Mostly Cloudy near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366 miles (589 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Madisonville and 183.9 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 321.9 miles (518 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madisonville and Mostly Cloudy near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 321.85 mi (517.97 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
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 (-95.911685, 30.950042)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.88 L · about $48.79
Round trip
$97.57
25.82 gal · 97.76 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.79 $97.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.89 $109.79
Premium $4.59 $59.27 $118.54
Diesel $3.99 $51.55 $103.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madisonville and Laredo. The current time is 17:17:15.

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.