The drive from Alton North (historical), TX to Laredo, TX covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 83, I 2, North US Highway 83 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72 miles from Alton North (historical), TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 144 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 144 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 83 and I 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 62 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 83 and I 2. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near FM 676 / Main Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alton North (historical), TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 53m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (FM 676 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 2; US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140 miles (South Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|FM 676 / Main Avenue
Turn right onto FM 676 / Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
8.5 mi into trip|~14m in|I 2; US 83
Merge onto I 2; US 83 toward McAllen
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward McAllen
4
140 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|South Meadow Avenue
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
142.2 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|US 83 / Guadalupe Street
Turn left onto US 83 / Guadalupe Street
Navigation decision point
5
143.9 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alton North (historical), TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Mcallen along the way.
Mcallen
8.5 mi in|~14m|via I 2; US 83
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
United States Highway 83
62 mi
1h 10m
I 2
30.2 mi
34m
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi
15m
Garcia Street
12.6 mi
14m
South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi
8m
TX 107
5 mi
7m
East Grant Street
4.7 mi
5m
South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 83
— 62 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton North (historical), TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Mayberry Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Mayberry Road
2
Turn right onto FM 676
0.5 mi·59 sec·Main Avenue
3
Turn left onto TX 107
5.0 mi·7 min·TX 107
4
Turn right onto US 83 Bus
1.5 mi·2 min·West Tom Landry Street
5
Turn right onto West Expressway 83
0.8 mi·1 min·West Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
7
Merge onto I 2; US 83
30 mi·34 min·I 2; US 83
Toward McAllenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 83; FM 755
1.3 mi·1 min·East Main Street
9
Continue on US 83
0.5 mi·41 sec·East 2nd Street
10
Continue on US 83
0.5 mi·36 sec·West 2nd Street
11
Continue on US 83
7.7 mi·8 min·United States Highway 83
12
Continue on US 83
4.7 mi·5 min·East Grant Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 83
13 mi·14 min·Garcia Street
14
Continue on US 83
54 mi·1 hr 1 min·United States Highway 83
15
Continue on US 83
14 mi·15 min·North US Highway 83
16
Continue on US 83
5.4 mi·8 min·South Zapata Highway
17
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi·4 min·South Meadow Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 83
1.0 mi·2 min·Guadalupe Street
19
Continue on US 83
0.7 mi·1 min·Houston Street
20
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
21
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
22
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Alton North (historical), TX, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72 miles or 1h 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 2h 18m
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 Alton North (historical), 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 Alton North (historical), TX
This is one driving day of about 144 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Alton North (historical), 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 United States Highway 83 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72 mi from Alton North (historical), TX
· 1h 27m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.45 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$24.58
$49.16
premium
$4.54
$26.53
$53.06
diesel
$5.61
$32.81
$65.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla Supercharger
McAllen, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Embassy Suites by Hilton - Tesla Supercharger
Laredo, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Spike's Motor Company
Mission, TX
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Sames Ford Laredo
Laredo, TX
EV Connect
4 DCFC
South Texas Buick GMC
MCALLEN, TX
EV Connect
3 DCFC
MB OF LAREDO MB LEVEL 3
Laredo, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Cadillac Of Laredo
Laredo, TX
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 3
Tesla: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.12
$6.91
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.60
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.16
$9.22
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Alton North (historical), TX
Morning
in Alton North (historical) on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Morning
in Laredo on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Roma, TX
72 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
14 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
2h 53m 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 Alton North (historical), TX to Laredo, TX covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 83, I 2, North US Highway 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72 miles from Alton North (historical), TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.76 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Alton North (historical), TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 53m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (FM 676 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 2; US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140 miles (South Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Alton North (historical), TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Mcallen along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
