Origin
Canyon, TX
Late night in Canyon on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon, TX to Laredo, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
9h 20m
Distance
532.3 mi
857 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 12m
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6 AM
9h 21m
8 AM
9h 37m
10 AM
9h 26m
12 PM
9h 25m
3 PM
9h 27m
5 PM
9h 37m
8 PM
9h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Canyon, TX to Laredo, TX covers 532.3 miles and takes about 9h 20m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, US Highway 84, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.43 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
266.2 miles from Canyon, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 532.3 miles and 9h 20m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Purple Heart Trail and US Highway 84.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 139.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 20m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 112.3 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 532.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 112.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.3 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
112.3 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
118.8 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
178.3 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
266.1 mi into trip
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~4h 46m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
7
365.7 mi into trip
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~6h 25m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canyon, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Loop 1604 West.
Sh 70 South
118.8 mi in
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~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
118.8 mi in
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~2h 6m
San Angelo
118.8 mi in
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~2h 6m
Loop 1604 West
367.3 mi in
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~6h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 139.7 mi | 2h 21m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 59.6 mi | 1h |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| Anderson Loop | 24.4 mi | 29m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 139.7 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on FM 40
54 ft
·
8 sec
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East FM 40
2
Turn left onto FM 1729
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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FM 1729
3
Continue on FM 835
4.0 mi
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7 min
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FM 835
4
Turn left onto US 84
4.1 mi
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4 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
23
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
24
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
5.4 mi
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5 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Interstate 10 West
29
Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Loop 1604 West
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
31
Merge onto Loop 1604
24 mi
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29 min
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Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Interstate 35 South
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 35 South
34
Merge onto I 35
140 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Houston Street
36
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
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12 sec
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Salinas Avenue
37
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
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5 sec
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Matamoros Street
38
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
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 266.2 miles from Canyon, TX, or about 4h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.7 miles.
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 117 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 266.2 miles or 4h 46m 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 266.2 miles or 4h 46m
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 19m
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 Canyon, 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 Canyon, TX
Aim for roughly 266 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 266 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 miles from Canyon, 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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 139.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 266.2 mi from Canyon, TX · 4h 46m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
176 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
351 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
266 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 266 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 266.2 miles from Canyon, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 266 miles or 4.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.43 one way
$160.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
186 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $88.04 | $176.08 |
| premium | $4.54 | $95.04 | $190.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $117.53 | $235.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 186.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 159.7 | 1 | $55.89 | $25.55 |
| Efficient EV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.58 | $21.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 212.9 | 2 | $74.52 | $34.07 |
Gas CO2
186 kg
EV CO2
62 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
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
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
9h 20m 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 Canyon, TX to Laredo, TX covers 532.3 miles and takes about 9h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, US Highway 84, I 10. 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 266 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 266.2 miles from Canyon, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.43 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 532.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.3 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Canyon, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Loop 1604 West.
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