How far is Portland, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Portland, TX to Laredo, TX is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.6 mi
02h 38m
Flight
136.03 mi
218.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.03 mi
Kilometers
218.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.6 mi
Kilometers
255.24 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Portland
75.1 mi
01h 19m
To Laredo
83.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Portland and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wildcat Drive

    680 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1099 ft · 22 sec · US Highway 181

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 181

    1388 ft · 36 sec · US Highway 181

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    658 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Padre Island Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  11. 11

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

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South US Highway 77

    2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3106 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Front Street

    34.5 mi · 39 min · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front Street
92.9 mi · 59%
East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 17%
TX 44
11.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 181
11.7 mi · 7%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 2%
North Padre Island Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
01h 19m from Portland
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland 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 Portland to Laredo?

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Portland and 83.5 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 136.03 mi (218.92 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,768
Coordinates27.8772500, -97.3238800
Altitude13
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: (-97.323909, 27.87729)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.18 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.32
11.2 gal · 42.36 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.16 $42.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.59 $25.71 $51.42
Diesel $3.99 $22.36 $44.72

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 Portland and Laredo. The current time is 22:00:03.

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.