How far is West University Place, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from West University Place, TX to Laredo, TX is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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City in Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West University Place and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West University Place and Laredo.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Edloe Street
112 m · 18 sec · Edloe Street
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Turn right onto Rice Boulevard
2338 ft · 1 min · Rice Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weslayan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Weslayan Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
123 m · 8 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
29.3 mi · 34 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 59 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
951 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
1450 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
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Turn right
49.4 mi · 57 min
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Continue on West Corpus Christi Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street
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Continue on US Highway 59 West
65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West
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Continue straight
58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Turn right onto Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard
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Continue on Park Street
2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue
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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 West University Place and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving West University Place and Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West University Place to Laredo?
The road trip is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from West University Place and 155.8 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.49 one way or $82.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West University Place and Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West University Place and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 290.49 mi (467.5 km).
#1 West University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.49 | $82.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.69 | $93.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.84 | $87.69 |
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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