United StatesUnited StatesLaredo to Houston shipping route.
577 km by rail, about 19 h 12 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Laredo and Houston
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LaredoRailHoustonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 577 km (359 mi) |
| Straight line | 472 km |
| Transit time | 19 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Laredo to Houston shipping route by rail
A freight train from Laredo to Houston covers a rail distance of 577 km, against 472 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 19 h 12 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Laredo and Houston.
By road the same trip is 511 km and takes a truck about 5 h 12 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Laredo in this directory, Houston is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Monterrey (275 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Laredo to Houston?
577 km by rail (472 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Laredo to Houston?
About 19 h 12 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Houston to Laredo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.