How far is Houston, TX from Laredo, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Laredo is 295.73 miles (475.93 km).
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Laredo, TX is 295.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Houston to Laredo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Laredo, Texas is: 318.28 miles (512.22 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Laredo will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area. It is located on the Rio Grande River in southern Texas. Laredo is known for its Mexican culture, its many border crossings, and its many attractions, such as the Laredo Children's Museum and the Laredo Museum of Art.
| Population | 263640 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°30'23"N 99°30'27"W |
| Latitude | 27.5064100 |
| Longitude | -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Laredo: Matamoros Street (-99.507507,27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Laredo
The distance between Houston and Laredo is 512 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houston and Laredo. The current time is 05:07:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.51 liters (11.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Laredo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Laredo is $33.93 (diesel $44.85).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $33.93 | $38.69 | $42.42 | $44.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Laredo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
