How far is Rosenberg, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Rosenberg, TX to Laredo, TX is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
284.22 mi
04h 34m
Flight
265.48 mi
427.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.48 mi
Kilometers
427.25 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.22 mi
Kilometers
457.41 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Rosenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosenberg
2026-04-23T14:48
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosenberg
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
Beeville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Rosenberg
141.2 mi
02h 17m
To Laredo
143 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue I

    81 m · 10 sec · Avenue I

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    114 m · 24 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue H

    2500 ft · 44 sec · Avenue H

  4. 4

    Continue on Avenue H

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue H

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 59 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    951 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

    1450 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

  17. 17

    Turn right

    49.4 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Corpus Christi Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 59 West

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Street

    2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 West
124 mi · 44%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 26%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 59 South
4.56 mi · 2%
Avenue H
3.48 mi · 1%
Clark Boulevard
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
265.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beeville
02h 17m from Rosenberg
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg to Laredo?

The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Beeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Rosenberg and 143 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosenberg and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosenberg and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 265.48 mi (427.25 km).

Rosenberg

#1 Rosenberg

City in Texas

Population39,350
Coordinates29.5571800, -95.8085600
Altitude32
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: Avenue I (-95.808562, 29.557221)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.97 L · about $37.90
Round trip
$75.81
20.06 gal · 75.94 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.90 $75.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.65 $85.30
Premium $4.59 $46.05 $92.10
Diesel $3.99 $40.05 $80.10

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 Rosenberg and Laredo. The current time is 14:48:59.

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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.