Origin
Colorado City, TX
Morning in Colorado City on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 49m
Distance
419.3 mi
675 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 38m
★
6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 13m
10 AM
6h 58m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 59m
5 PM
7h 12m
8 PM
6h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colorado City, TX
Thomas balabaud
Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX covers 419.3 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Street, Westpoint Avenue, Highway 208 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.36 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209.7 miles from Colorado City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 49m. Total distance: 419.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 49m drive with frequent turns across 419.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 49m, 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 Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| Westpoint Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 208 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Street | — | — |
| West 10th Street | — | — |
| Armstrong Street | — | — |
| East 19th Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto Westpoint Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westpoint Avenue
4
Turn right onto State Highway 208
42 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 208
5
Continue on Hillcrest Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
6
Continue on West 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
7
Continue on State Highway 208
26 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 208
8
Continue on Armstrong Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Armstrong Street
9
Turn left onto East 19th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 19th Street
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Beauregard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beauregard Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Abe Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Abe Street
13
Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bryant Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 277 South: Eldorado
15
Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Crockett Avenue
16
Turn right
22 mi
·
24 min
17
Keep slight left
33 mi
·
37 min
18
Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South Texas Highway 55
19
Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Highway 55
20
Continue on North Nueces Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Nueces Street
21
Continue on South State Highway 55
37 mi
·
41 min
·
South State Highway 55
22
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Milam Street
23
Continue on North Getty Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Getty Street
24
Turn right onto Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Crystal City Highway
25
Continue on South US Highway 83
47 mi
·
53 min
·
South US Highway 83
26
Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
27
Continue on South US Highway 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South US Highway 83
28
Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
29
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
31
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
32
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
33
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
34
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209.7 miles from Colorado City, TX, or about 3h 24m 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 92 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.7 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Colorado City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colorado City, TX
This is one driving day of about 419.3 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Colorado City, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 209.7 mi from Colorado City, TX · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
210 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.7 miles from Colorado City, 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
$63.36 one way
$126.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $69.35 | $138.70 |
| premium | $4.54 | $74.86 | $149.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.58 | $185.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.8 | 1 | $44.03 | $20.13 |
| Efficient EV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.69 | $16.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.7 | 2 | $58.70 | $26.84 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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
Morning in Laredo on Friday
Local time
6:32 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.
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
3 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
6h 49m 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 Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX covers 419.3 miles and takes about 6h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Street, Westpoint Avenue, Highway 208. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 209.7 miles from Colorado City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.36 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 49m, 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 Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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