Origin
Big Spring, TX
Morning in Big Spring on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
7h
Distance
434.5 mi
699 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 50m
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6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Spring, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX covers 434.5 miles and takes about 7h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Gregg Street, Highway 87, US 87 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.37 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
217.3 miles from Big Spring, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h drive with frequent turns across 434.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Gregg Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 7h, 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 Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Gregg Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William B Crooker Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 277 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Crockett Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Gregg Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on West 4th Street
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto South Gregg Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Gregg Street
3
Continue on South US Highway 87
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South US Highway 87
4
Take the ramp straight toward US 87 South: San Angelo
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 87 South: San Angelo
5
Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
6
Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
7
Continue on US Highway 87 South
15 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 87 South
8
Continue straight
32 mi
·
37 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 277 South: Eldorado
10
Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Crockett Avenue
11
Turn right
22 mi
·
24 min
12
Keep slight left
33 mi
·
37 min
13
Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South Texas Highway 55
14
Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Highway 55
15
Continue on North Nueces Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Nueces Street
16
Continue on South State Highway 55
37 mi
·
41 min
·
South State Highway 55
17
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Milam Street
18
Continue on North Getty Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Getty Street
19
Turn right onto Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Crystal City Highway
20
Continue on South US Highway 83
47 mi
·
53 min
·
South US Highway 83
21
Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
22
Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South US Highway 83
23
Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
24
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
25
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
27
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
28
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
29
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 217.3 miles from Big Spring, TX, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
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 96 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.3 miles or 3h 30m 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 2m
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 Big Spring, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Big Spring, TX
This is one driving day of about 434.5 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Big Spring, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 217.3 mi from Big Spring, TX · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
217 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.3 miles from Big Spring, 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
$66.37 one way
$132.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $72.74 | $145.47 |
| premium | $4.59 | $78.54 | $157.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.53 | $193.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.62 | $20.86 |
| Efficient EV | 108.6 | 1 | $38.02 | $17.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.8 | 2 | $60.83 | $27.81 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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.
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
19 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
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX covers 434.5 miles and takes about 7h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Gregg Street, Highway 87, US 87 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 217.3 miles from Big Spring, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.37 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 7h, 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 Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Big Spring, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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