Origin
Carrizo Springs, TX
Late night in Carrizo Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
81.1 mi
131 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrizo Springs, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South US Highway 83, Purple Heart Trail, I-35 Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on South US Highway 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Carrizo Springs, TX
Full guide →Carrizo Springs is a city on the South Texas Plains.
Arriving in Laredo, TX
Full guide →Laredo is a city with 262,000 (2019) inhabitants on the South Texas Plains. Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is just across the Rio Grande.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 81.1 miles, with most of the trip on South US Highway 83 and Purple Heart Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on South US 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South US 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 South US Highway 83 and Purple Heart Trail. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 225 / South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 1h 26m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 225 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 83 / South US Highway 83): Navigation decision point; at 80.7 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Loop 225 / South 5th Street
Turn right onto Loop 225 / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 83 / South US Highway 83
At end of road, turn right onto US 83 / South US Highway 83
Navigation decision point
4
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
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Houston Street
Turn right onto Houston Street
Navigation decision point
5
81 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
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I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
81 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South US Highway 83 | 62 mi | 1h 4m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| I-35 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Loop 225 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 83 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Matamoros Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 83
— 62 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on US 277
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peña Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 225
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Loop 225
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South US Highway 83
5
Continue on US 83
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp onto US 83
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 83
7
Merge onto I 35; I 27; US 83
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
9
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
10
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
11
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Carrizo Springs, TX · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South US Highway 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.13 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| premium | $4.59 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Cactus, TX
41 mi in
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
5 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
1h 26m 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 Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South US Highway 83, Purple Heart Trail, I-35 Frontage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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.
The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 1h 26m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 225 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 83 / South US Highway 83): Navigation decision point; at 80.7 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Carrizo Springs, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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