Drive Time
7h 33m
Distance
489.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Aubrey, TX to Laredo, TX covers 489.7 miles and takes about 7h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, West Sherman Drive, Loop 288 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
244.9 miles from Aubrey, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 33m drive with frequent turns across 489.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sherman Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 288 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 288 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aubrey, TX and Laredo, TX.
Start on East Elm Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto West Sherman Drive
Take the ramp right toward Loop 288 West
Merge slight left onto North Loop 288
Take the exit slight right toward US 77
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Turn right onto Houston Street
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Arrive at your destination
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 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 108 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 244.9 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aubrey, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aubrey, TX
This is one driving day of about 489.7 miles and 7h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 244.9 mi from Aubrey, TX · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
245 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.
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 244.9 miles from Aubrey, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$72.86 one way
$145.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $81.98 | $163.95 |
| premium | $4.59 | $88.51 | $177.02 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $76.98 | $153.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 171.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 146.9 | 1 | $51.42 | $23.51 |
| Efficient EV | 122.4 | 1 | $42.85 | $19.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 195.9 | 2 | $68.56 | $31.34 |
Gas CO2
171 kg
EV CO2
57 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Aubrey on Saturday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Austin, TX
245 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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