Origin
Alice, TX
Afternoon in Alice on Sunday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
98.3 mi
158 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alice, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 59, East Front Street, Clark Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.4 miles on US 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Alice, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 58.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cameron Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 1h 52m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.8 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 97.2 miles (Santa Ursula Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Cameron Street
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
Navigation decision point
4
93.8 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard
Turn right onto Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
97.2 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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Santa Ursula Avenue
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
98.2 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
98.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
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Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 58.4 mi | 1h 2m |
| East Front Street | 34.4 mi | 38m |
| Clark Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bob Bullock Loop | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ursula Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Cameron Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 58.4 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Cameron Street
3
Turn right onto TX 44; TX 359
34 mi
·
38 min
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on US 59; TX 44
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 59; TX 44
5
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob Bullock Loop
6
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clark Boulevard
7
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
8
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ursula Avenue
9
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
10
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
11
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
12
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.1 miles from Alice, TX, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.4 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 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alice, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Alice, TX
This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alice, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 58.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.1 mi from Alice, TX · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.1 miles from Alice, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.02 one way
$30.03 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
70°F
San Diego, TX
49 mi in
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
1h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, East Front Street, Clark Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 miles from Alice, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 1h 52m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.8 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 97.2 miles (Santa Ursula Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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