Nassau Bay to Laredo is 332.9 miles and takes about 6h 29m via US Highway 59, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey across the state. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a solid option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With a recommended single day of driving, you can expect a fairly direct experience, so plan accordingly for any necessary stops along the way.
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
166.5 miles from Nassau Bay, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 332.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 90% of this 332.9-mile trip. You'll primarily be on US Highway 59 for the majority of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 123.9 miles on US 59, so settle in for some consistent driving. This route is designed for steady progress, meaning you won't find many abrupt changes in road type or speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 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 123.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and US Highway 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 332.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway
8
9.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
7
9.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
7
32.3 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria...
8
32.7 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 59 South, I 69: Victoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 59 South, I 69: Victoria
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nassau Bay, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Spur 10: Cottonwood.
Houston
32.3 mi in|~41m
Spur 10: Cottonwood
53.4 mi in|~1h 6m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
123.9 mi
2h 18m
US Highway 59
74.7 mi
1h 22m
US Highway 59 West
65.2 mi
1h 16m
South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi
24m
Southwest Freeway
19.9 mi
21m
Gulf Freeway
5.7 mi
6m
US Highway 59 South
4.4 mi
4m
Clark Boulevard
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 123.9 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nassau Bay, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on this road
14 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto San Sebastian Lane
476 ft·25 sec·San Sebastian Lane
3
Turn right onto Point Lookout Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Point Lookout Drive
4
Turn left onto NASA 1
0.4 mi·43 sec·East NASA Parkway
5
Continue on NASA 1
0.4 mi·33 sec·NASA Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto East NASA Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·East NASA Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NASA Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·NASA Parkway
9
Turn slight right
171 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
0.6 mi·59 sec·Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 45 North
12
Merge onto I 45
5.7 mi·6 min·Gulf Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 32Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston TollwayUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston TollwayUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto BW 8
0.3 mi·18 sec·South Sam Houston Parkway East
16
Continue on SHT
21 mi·24 min·South Sam Houston Tollway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on BW 8
131 ft·1 sec·South Sam Houston Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, HoustonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 59 South, I 69: VictoriaUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 69; US 59
20 mi·21 min·Southwest Freeway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 94Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
0.3 mi·39 sec·Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
33
Turn right onto US 59
49 mi·57 min·US 59
34
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi·2 min·West Corpus Christi Street
35
Continue on US 59
65 mi·1 hr 16 min·US Highway 59 West
36
Continue on US 59; TX 44
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 59; TX 44
37
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi·1 min·Bob Bullock Loop
38
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi·5 min·Clark Boulevard
39
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Park Street
40
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Santa Ursula Avenue
41
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Houston Street
42
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
43
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
44
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 6-hour drive, leaving Nassau Bay in the morning is your best bet to complete the 332.9 miles to Laredo within daylight. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 123.9 miles on US 59, as services can be spaced out. The $50 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you depart to ensure you have enough for 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 166.5 miles from Nassau Bay, TX, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 73 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.5 miles or 3h 16m 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 21m
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 Nassau Bay, 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 Nassau Bay, TX
This is one driving day of about 332.9 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Nassau Bay, 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 123.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.5 mi from Nassau Bay, TX
· 3h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.30 one way
$100.60 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$55.06
$110.12
premium
$4.54
$59.44
$118.87
diesel
$5.61
$73.50
$147.00
Estimated Tolls: $1.68
Sam Houston Tollway
(21 mi)$1.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.9
1
$34.95
$15.98
Efficient EV
83.2
0
$29.13
$13.32
EV Truck/SUV
133.2
1
$46.61
$21.31
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Nassau Bay, TX
Afternoon
in Nassau Bay on Friday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Afternoon
in Laredo on Friday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
9 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 29m 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 Nassau Bay, TX to Laredo, TX covers 332.9 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, US Highway 59, US Highway 59 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.5 miles from Nassau Bay, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.30 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 is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 332.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Nassau Bay, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Spur 10: Cottonwood.
