Origin
Atlanta, TX
Night in Atlanta on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, TX to Laredo, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 12m
Distance
575.8 mi
927 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 5m
★
6 AM
9h 13m
8 AM
9h 29m
10 AM
9h 19m
12 PM
9h 17m
3 PM
9h 19m
5 PM
9h 29m
8 PM
9h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, TX to Laredo, TX covers 575.8 miles and takes about 9h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Wood Street, West Broadway Street, Highway 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
287.9 miles from Atlanta, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 575.8 miles and 9h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Wood Street and West Broadway Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wood Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 12m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wood Street | — | — |
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| Highway 271 | — | — |
| East Northeast Loop 323 | — | — |
| West Northwest Loop 323 | — | — |
| South Southwest Loop 323 | — | — |
| Chandler Highway | — | — |
| Highway 31 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Wood Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
3
Turn right
40 mi
·
45 min
4
Turn left onto North Wood Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wood Street
5
Turn straight
13 mi
·
15 min
6
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
7
Turn left
13 mi
·
14 min
8
Turn right onto US Highway 271
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 271
9
Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Northeast Loop 323
10
Continue on West Northwest Loop 323
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Northwest Loop 323
11
Continue on South Southwest Loop 323
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Southwest Loop 323
12
Turn right onto Chandler Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chandler Highway
13
Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
14
Continue on East Highway 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
15
Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 31 East
16
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
18
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
19
Keep slight left
446 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 31 West
21
Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Royall Boulevard
22
Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
23
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
24
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West State Highway 31
26
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
27
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
28
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
29
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
30
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
31
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
32
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South
33
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
34
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
35
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
36
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
37
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
38
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
39
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
40
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
41
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
42
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
43
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
44
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
45
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
46
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 287.9 miles from Atlanta, TX, or about 4h 36m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 127 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 287.9 miles or 4h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 287.9 miles or 4h 36m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 15m
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 Atlanta, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlanta, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Atlanta, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 287.9 mi from Atlanta, TX · 4h 36m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
190 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
380 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
288 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 288 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 287.9 miles from Atlanta, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 288 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Laredo, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.00 one way
$174.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $95.23 | $190.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $102.81 | $205.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.13 | $254.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 172.7 | 2 | $60.46 | $27.64 |
| Efficient EV | 144 | 1 | $50.38 | $23.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 230.3 | 2 | $80.61 | $36.85 |
Gas CO2
201 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Laredo on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10 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
9h 12m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlanta, TX to Laredo, TX covers 575.8 miles and takes about 9h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wood Street, West Broadway Street, Highway 271. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 288 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 287.9 miles from Atlanta, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.00 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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