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Drive or Fly: The Woodlands, TX to Laredo, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for IAH–LRD. At 365 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 24m

Distance

365.4 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

148 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 9m

37m in the air

Air Distance

304 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

The Woodlands, TX → IAH 22m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LRD → Laredo, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

The Woodlands, TX IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive
Laredo, TX LRD — Laredo International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IAH and LRD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 15m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 24m 3h 9m
Total cost (1 person) $116 $187
Carbon footprint 148 kg CO2 78 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
365.4 mi 6h 23m

via I 10; US 90, I 35, TX 99 Toll

Shortest (+19 min)
345.4 mi 6h 43m

via US 59, US 59; TX 44, SHT

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from The Woodlands, TX to Laredo, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.