How far is Port Aransas, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Port Aransas, TX to Laredo, TX is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
176.43 mi
03h 07m
Flight
151.4 mi
243.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.4 mi
Kilometers
243.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.43 mi
Kilometers
283.93 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, May 28, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in Port Aransas
Thu, May 28, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Aransas
2026-05-27T21:57
Arrive Laredo
Thu, May 28, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Aransas
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
San Diego
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Port Aransas
87.4 mi
01h 33m
To Laredo
89 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 27 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Aransas and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Beach Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Alister Street

    2665 ft · 1 min · North Alister Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 361

    17.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 361

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    112 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Padre Island Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Padre Island Drive

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto John F Kennedy Memorial Causeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · John F Kennedy Memorial Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Padre Island Drive

    14.8 mi · 18 min · South Padre Island Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: TX 44, Robstown, Alice

    2585 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South US Highway 77

    2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3106 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Front Street

    34.5 mi · 39 min · East Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  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 Port Aransas and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front Street
92.9 mi · 53%
East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 361
17.4 mi · 10%
South Padre Island Drive
16.2 mi · 9%
TX 44
11.8 mi · 7%
John F Kennedy Memorial Causeway
3.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Front Street

Continue straight

58.4 mi · 01h 03m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Diego
01h 33m from Port Aransas
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Aransas and Partly Cloudy near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Aransas to Laredo?

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

San Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Port Aransas and 89 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Aransas and Partly Cloudy near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Aransas and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 151.4 mi (243.65 km).

Port Aransas

#1 Port Aransas

City in Texas, United States

Population4,409
Coordinates27.8339200, -97.0611000
Altitude2
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: Church Street (-97.061014, 27.833908)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $23.54
Round trip
$47.09
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.54 $47.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.59 $28.60 $57.20
Diesel $3.99 $24.88 $49.75

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Aransas and Laredo. The current time is 21:57:04.

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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.