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

The driving distance from Missouri City, TX to Laredo, TX is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
301.28 mi
04h 51m
Flight
281.63 mi
453.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.63 mi
Kilometers
453.24 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.28 mi
Kilometers
484.87 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missouri City
2026-04-19T18:41
Arrive Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Missouri 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 Missouri City
150.4 mi
02h 25m
To Laredo
150.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    70 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    66 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Texas Parkway

    150 m · 15 sec · Texas Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1568 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59

    1743 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 59 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

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

  24. 24

    Turn right

    49.4 mi · 57 min

  25. 25

    Continue on West Corpus Christi Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 59 West

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

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Missouri 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 West
124 mi · 41%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 25%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 6%
Southwest Freeway
16.7 mi · 6%
US Highway 59 South
4.56 mi · 2%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 1%
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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
281.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
02h 25m from Missouri City
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Missouri City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 150.4 miles from Missouri City and 150.9 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.17 one way or $80.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Missouri City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missouri City and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 281.63 mi (453.24 km).

Missouri City

#1 Missouri City

The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population75,457
Coordinates29.6185700, -95.5377200
Altitude24
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: (-95.537763, 29.618572)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.24 L · about $40.17
Round trip
$80.34
21.26 gal · 80.48 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.17 $80.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.20 $90.40
Premium $4.59 $48.80 $97.60
Diesel $3.99 $42.45 $84.89

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 Missouri City and Laredo. The current time is 18:41:58.

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.