How far is Oak Ridge North, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Oak Ridge North, TX to Laredo, TX is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
369.4 mi
05h 38m
Flight
306.72 mi
493.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.72 mi
Kilometers
493.62 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.4 mi
Kilometers
594.49 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, May 30, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Ridge North
Sun, May 31, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Ridge North
2026-05-30T17:01
Arrive Laredo
Sat, May 30, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Ridge North
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
McQueeney
TX

Census designated place

From Oak Ridge North
184.4 mi
02h 49m
To Laredo
185 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
96°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge North and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge North and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Orth Lane

    806 ft · 41 sec · Orth Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Patsy Lane

    776 ft · 26 sec · Patsy Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Robinson Road

    102 m · 9 sec · Robinson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodlands Parkway

    1273 ft · 26 sec · Woodlands Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    726 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    37.8 mi · 41 min · North Grand Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  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 Oak Ridge North 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 44%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 39%
North Grand Parkway West
37.8 mi · 10%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
I 45 South
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
306.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McQueeney
02h 49m from Oak Ridge North
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oak Ridge North 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 Oak Ridge North to Laredo?

The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

McQueeney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Oak Ridge North and 185 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.24 one way or $98.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oak Ridge North and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near McQueeney

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 McQueeney and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.2 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 13.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14 mi away

La Vernia City Office

La Vernia , TX
102 Chihuahua St, La Vernia, TX 78121
Rating 3.9/5 8 reviews City government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.7 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 McQueeney.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

33 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

80 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge North and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 306.72 mi (493.62 km).

Oak Ridge North

#1 Oak Ridge North

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population3,159
Coordinates30.1602200, -95.4443800
Altitude42
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: Orth Lane (-95.444244, 30.160007)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.34 L · about $49.24
Round trip
$98.48
26.06 gal · 98.68 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.24 $98.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.40 $110.81
Premium $4.59 $59.82 $119.64
Diesel $3.99 $52.03 $104.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Ridge North and Laredo. The current time is 17:01:18.

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.