Origin
Clute, TX
Afternoon in Clute on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clute, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
302.1 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
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6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clute, TX
Thomas balabaud
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Driving from Clute to Laredo covers 302.1 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 23 minutes. This highway-focused trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day journey, though the duration makes it a full day behind the wheel. Expect to budget roughly $46 for fuel to complete the trek. As you transition across the Texas Great Plains, the route remains consistent in its regional character. Because the drive is straightforward, you won't need to worry about complex overnight splits, but staying focused is key for the duration of the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.1 miles from Clute, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, with highway driving accounting for 90% of your time on the road. You will primarily navigate via TX 35 and US 59, which provides a steady, reliable path toward your destination. The route features a significant longest stretch of 135.8 miles on US 59, requiring you to remain alert during these long, uninterrupted segments. While the road is designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, the sheer distance means you will spend most of your time maintaining a consistent pace on major thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and US Highway 59 West. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 302.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (State Highway 332 West): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (TX 36 / North Brooks Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Depart onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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State Highway 332 West
Turn right onto State Highway 332 West
Navigation decision point
6
13.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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TX 36 / North Brooks Street
Turn right onto TX 36 / North Brooks Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
302 mi into trip
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~6h 23m in
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I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
302 mi into trip
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~6h 23m in
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Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 135.8 mi | 2h 30m |
| US Highway 59 West | 65.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| TX 35 | 28.1 mi | 42m |
| TX 111 | 27.3 mi | 40m |
| West 3rd Street | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| North Brooks Street | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 332 West | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 59 South | 4.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 135.8 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clute, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto State Highway 332 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 332 West
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge onto TX 288; TX 332
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Nolan Ryan Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 332
7
Continue on TX 332
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 228
8
Turn left onto TX 332
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 332 West
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
9
Turn right onto TX 36
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
North Brooks Street
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto TX 35 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 17th Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto TX 35
28 mi
·
42 min
·
TX 35
12
Turn right onto FM 1468
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
13
Turn left onto FM 2431
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
West 3rd Street
14
Continue on TX 111
27 mi
·
40 min
·
TX 111
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto Loop 521
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
17
Continue on US 59 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 59 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
19
Continue on US 59
28 mi
·
29 min
·
US 59
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 59 South
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
22
Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
23
Turn right onto US 59
49 mi
·
57 min
·
US 59
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Corpus Christi Street
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on US 59
65 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US Highway 59 West
26
Continue on US 59; TX 44
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 59; TX 44
27
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob Bullock Loop
28
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clark Boulevard
29
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
30
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ursula Avenue
31
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
32
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
33
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
34
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 6-hour travel time. Since the route is heavily reliant on US 59, keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 135.8-mile stretch to ensure you don't run low between service intervals. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic fluctuations and ensure you arrive in Laredo with plenty of daylight left. Flexibility is an advantage here, so use your single planned stop as a chance to stretch and reset before tackling the final miles of the trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.1 miles from Clute, TX, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.1 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clute, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clute, TX
This is one driving day of about 302.1 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clute, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 135.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.1 mi from Clute, TX · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.1 miles from Clute, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.8 miles.
Arriving in Laredo, TX
The final approach into Laredo, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laredo, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.15 one way
$92.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.57 | $101.14 |
| premium | $4.59 | $54.60 | $109.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.12 | $134.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.72 | $14.50 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.8 | 1 | $42.29 | $19.33 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clute, TX to Laredo, TX covers 302.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, US Highway 59 West, TX 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.1 miles from Clute, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 302.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (State Highway 332 West): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (TX 36 / North Brooks Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clute, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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