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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

7h 29m

Distance

395.5 mi

637 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 19m ★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Colorado City, TX, TX

Colorado City, TX

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city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Colorado City, TX to Laredo, TX covers 395.5 miles and takes about 7h 29m 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, US 277, State Highway 208 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.9 miles on South US Highway 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.76 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

197.8 miles from Colorado City, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 29m. Total distance: 395.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 7h 29m highway drive covering 395.5 miles, with most of the trip on South US Highway 83 and US 277. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.9 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 34 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 108.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South US Highway 83 and US 277. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near TX 208 / State Highway 208.

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 7h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (TX 208 / State Highway 208): Navigation decision point; at 73.5 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 75 miles (East Beauregard Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | TX 208 / State Highway 208

Turn right onto TX 208 / State Highway 208

Navigation decision point

4
73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | East 19th Street

Turn left onto East 19th Street

Navigation decision point

4
75 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | East Beauregard Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto East Beauregard Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
395.4 mi into trip | ~7h 28m in | I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue

Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
395.5 mi into trip | ~7h 28m in | Matamoros Street

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South US Highway 83 108.9 mi 1h 58m
US 277 81.8 mi 1h 31m
State Highway 208 67.9 mi 1h 14m
South State Highway 55 36.6 mi 41m
TX 55 33.3 mi 37m
South Texas Highway 55 25.4 mi 28m
Purple Heart Trail 17.6 mi 19m
North State Highway 55 3.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: South US Highway 83 — 108.9 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City, TX and Laredo, TX.

1

Start on TX 163

96 ft · 5 sec · Chestnut Street
2

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
3

Turn straight onto I 20 Bus; TX 208 Bus

1.1 mi · 2 min · Westpoint Avenue
4

Turn right onto TX 208

42 mi · 42 min · State Highway 208
5

Continue on TX 208

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Hillcrest Street
6

Continue on TX 208

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 10th Street
7

Continue on TX 208

26 mi · 32 min · State Highway 208
8

Continue on TX 208

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 end of road, turn right onto East Beauregard Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Beauregard Avenue
12

Turn left onto US 87; US 277

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Abe Street
13

Continue on US 87; US 277

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard
14

Take the exit onto US 277

60 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 277
Toward US 277 South: Eldorado
15

Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Crockett Avenue
16

Turn right onto US 277

22 mi · 24 min · US 277
17

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 55

33 mi · 37 min · TX 55
18

Turn right onto TX 55

25 mi · 28 min · South Texas Highway 55
19

Continue on TX 55

3.6 mi · 4 min · North State Highway 55
20

Continue on TX 55

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Nueces Street
21

Continue on TX 55

37 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55
22

Turn right onto US 83

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Milam Street
23

Continue on US 83

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street
24

Turn right onto US 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
25

Continue on US 83

47 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83
26

Continue on US 83

1.7 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
27

Continue on US 83

62 mi · 1 hr 4 min · South US Highway 83
28

Continue on US 83

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
29

Take the ramp onto US 83

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 83
30

Merge onto I 35; I 27; US 83

18 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
31

Turn right onto Houston Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Houston Street
32

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
33

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
34

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.8 miles from Colorado City, TX, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.9 miles.

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 87 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 197.8 miles or 3h 48m 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 25m

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 Colorado City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Colorado City, TX

This is one driving day of about 395.5 miles and 7h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Colorado City, 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.
The longest stretch is on South US Highway 83 for about 108.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 197.8 mi from Colorado City, TX · 3h 48m into the drive

Downtown Uvalde Estates, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Uvalde Estates, TX

198 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

Live Oak, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Junction, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.8 miles from Colorado City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South US Highway 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.9 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laredo, TX.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 395.5

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 141.3

Sonora, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13253873754

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 395.5

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 395.5

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 395.5

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 395.5

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.76 one way

$119.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $65.41 $130.83
premium $4.54 $70.61 $141.23
diesel $5.61 $87.32 $174.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.6 1 $41.53 $18.98
Efficient EV 98.9 1 $34.61 $15.82
EV Truck/SUV 158.2 1 $55.37 $25.31

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colorado City, TX

Morning in Colorado City on Friday

Local time

10:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Morning in Laredo on Friday

Local time

10:14 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

7h 29m 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 395.5 miles and takes about 7h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South US Highway 83, US 277, State Highway 208. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 197.8 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 $59.76 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 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (TX 208 / State Highway 208): Navigation decision point; at 73.5 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 75 miles (East Beauregard Avenue): Navigation decision point.

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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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