How far is The Woodlands, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from The Woodlands, TX to Laredo, TX is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.5 miles (490 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Woodlands and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Woodlands and Laredo.
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Start on Pebble Cove Drive
1009 ft · 35 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Panther Creek Drive
561 ft · 23 sec · East Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Woodlands Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodlands Parkway
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Turn left onto South Panther Creek Drive
1709 ft · 48 sec · South Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Flintridge Drive
602 ft · 19 sec · Flintridge Drive
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Turn left onto Gosling Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Gosling Road
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Take the ramp right toward TX 99 Toll
2432 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West
33.5 mi · 37 min · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
3149 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway
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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 The Woodlands and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving The Woodlands and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Woodlands to Laredo?
The road trip is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from The Woodlands and 183.2 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.5 miles (490 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around The Woodlands and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Woodlands and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 304.45 mi (489.97 km).
#1 The Woodlands
A city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 93,847 |
| Coordinates | 30.1579900, -95.4893800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.79 | $97.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.89 | $109.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.27 | $118.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.55 | $103.10 |
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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