How far is Onalaska, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Onalaska, TX to Laredo, TX is about 413.5 miles (665.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Haskell County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onalaska and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onalaska and Laredo.
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Start on the route
2173 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 190
28.3 mi · 33 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos
1681 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
17.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South
1833 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
2815 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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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 Onalaska and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Onalaska 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 Onalaska to Laredo?
The road trip is about 413.5 miles (665.5 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?
Weinert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.8 miles from Onalaska and 207.7 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 $55.14 one way or $110.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Onalaska and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Weinert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weinert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onalaska and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 349.47 mi (562.41 km).
#1 Onalaska
City in Polk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,167 |
| Coordinates | 30.8057500, -95.1163300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 665 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
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 | $55.14 | $110.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.04 | $124.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.98 | $133.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
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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