How far is Nederland, TX from Laredo, TX?

Fastest route

The distance between Nederland, Texas and Laredo, Texas is approximately 305 miles (491 kilometers). To travel from Nederland to Laredo, you can follow the directions provided by Google Maps.

Directions

  1. Start your journey in Nederland, Texas.
  2. Follow I-10 W, I-69, and US-59 S to Santa Ursula Ave in Laredo.
  3. Merge onto US-287 N/US-69 N/US-96 N.
  4. Use the left lane to merge onto I-10 W toward Houston.
  5. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 770A to merge onto I-69/US-59 S.
  6. Use the left 3 lanes to take exit 128B-129A toward Mc Gowen Ave/Tuam Ave/Texas 288/Lake Jackson/Freeport.
  7. Slight right onto US-59 S.
  8. Slight right to stay on US-59 S.
  9. Take the US-59 S ramp to US-59 BUS/Goliad/Laredo.
  10. Turn right onto US-59 S (signs for US-59 BUS).
  11. Continue straight to stay on US-59 S. Pass by KFC (on the left in 49.3 mi).
  12. Continue straight to stay on US-59 S. Turn right to stay on US-59 S. Pass by Dairy Queen (on the left in 1.1 mi).
  13. Continue onto E Saunders St. Continue onto E Saunders St. Pass by Burger King (on the right in 1.2 mi).
  14. Continue onto Lafayette St.
  15. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Santa Ursula Ave.
  16. Take the ramp on the left onto I-35 S/US-83 S.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Before starting your journey, ensure your vehicle is in good condition and has enough fuel for the trip.
  • 🛣️  Keep an eye on the road signs and follow the designated highways mentioned in the directions.
  • ⛽ Plan your refueling stops along the route to avoid running out of gas.
  • 📅 Consider the time and day of travel to anticipate traffic conditions. It's advisable to check for any road closures or construction updates.
  • 🚧 Be prepared for potential detours or roadworks, which may affect the suggested route. Stay alert and follow the instructions of traffic signs or detour signs if encountered.
  • 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the major landmarks or cities mentioned in the directions to stay on track.
  • 📱 It's a good idea to have a navigation app or GPS device handy to assist you during the journey and provide real-time updates on traffic conditions.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
407.77 mi
06h 29m
Flight
375.04 mi
603.57 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
375.04 mi
Kilometers
603.57 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.77 mi
Kilometers
656.24 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in Nederland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nederland
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nederland
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Nederland
219.8 mi
03h 14m
To Laredo
188 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Avenue

    19 m · 7 sec · Boston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    740 ft · 24 sec · North 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nederland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Nederland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur

    144 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Memorial Freeway

    2249 ft · 26 sec · South Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 365: Port Neches, Fannett

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard

    91 m · 6 sec · Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto FM 365

    3.2 mi · 5 min · FM 365

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jade Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Jade Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto H O Mills Highway

    19.8 mi · 20 min · H O Mills Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    234.1 mi · 4 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  18. 18

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

    923 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nederland 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H O Mills Highway
266 mi · 65%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 35%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
FM 365
3.36 mi · 1%
Jade Avenue
1.76 mi
Longest Stretch

H O Mills Highway

Merge slight left

234 mi · 04h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
375.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
03h 14m from Nederland
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nederland 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 Nederland to Laredo?

The road trip is about 407.7 miles (656.2 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.8 miles from Nederland and 188 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.38 one way or $108.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nederland and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Luling, 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 Luling.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 375.04 mi (603.57 km).

Nederland

#1 Nederland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates29.9743800, -93.9924000
Altitude5
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: Boston Avenue (-93.992458, 29.97442)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 656 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.39 gal
54.47 L · about $54.38
Round trip
$108.76
28.78 gal · 108.94 L
Estimated CO2
127.9 kg one way
Round trip: 255.8 kg / 564 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.38 $108.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.19 $122.37
Premium $4.59 $66.06 $132.13
Diesel $3.99 $57.46 $114.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nederland and Laredo. The current time is 19:49:18.

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.