How far is Mission Bend, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Mission Bend, TX to Laredo, TX is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Bend and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Bend and Laredo.
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Start on Marisol Drive
622 ft · 30 sec · Marisol Drive
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 12 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Addicks Clodine Road
1568 ft · 40 sec · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn right
3006 ft · 59 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Westheimer Road
1324 ft · 30 sec · Westheimer Road
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Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Take the ramp straight toward WPT Toll West
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · 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 Mission Bend and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Mission Bend and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Bend to Laredo?
The road trip is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Mission Bend and 131.7 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Bend and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Converse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Converse.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Bend and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 277.78 mi (447.04 km).
#1 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.11 | $90.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.71 | $97.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.37 | $84.73 |
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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