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Trip from Falfurrias, 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

2h 12m

Distance

91 mi

147 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Downtown Falfurrias, TX, TX

Falfurrias, TX

Thomas balabaud

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

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Falfurrias, TX to Laredo, TX covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 359, State Highway 285, West Viggie Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on State Highway 359. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.5 miles from Falfurrias, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 91 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 91 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 359 and State Highway 285. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.4 miles on State Highway 359.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 359 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 359 and State Highway 285. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 285 / West Rice Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Falfurrias, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 12m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 285 / West Rice Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles (TX 359 / West Viggie Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 285 / West Rice Street

Turn right onto TX 285 / West Rice Street

Navigation decision point

4
35.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | TX 359 / West Viggie Street

Turn left onto TX 359 / West Viggie Street

Navigation decision point

4
88.1 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
90.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue

Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
91 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | Matamoros Street

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 359 39.4 mi 53m
State Highway 285 33.6 mi 49m
West Viggie Street 12.8 mi 18m
Guadalupe Street 1.5 mi 3m
West Rice Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Smith Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Houston Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Zapata Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 359 — 39.4 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 281 Business

93 ft · 5 sec · North Saint Mary's Street
2

Turn right onto TX 285

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Rice Street
3

Continue on SH 285

34 mi · 49 min · State Highway 285
4

Turn right onto TX 16

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Smith Avenue
5

Turn left onto TX 359

13 mi · 18 min · West Viggie Street
6

Continue on TX 359

0.4 mi · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
7

Continue on TX 359

8.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 359
8

Continue on TX 359

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Laredo Avenue
9

Continue on TX 359

31 mi · 42 min · State Highway 359
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 38 sec
11

Turn straight onto US 83

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Zapata Highway
12

Continue on US 83

1.5 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Street
13

Continue on US 83

0.7 mi · 1 min · Houston Street
14

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
15

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
16

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Falfurrias, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 20 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.5 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

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 Falfurrias, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Falfurrias, TX

This is one driving day of about 91 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Falfurrias, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 359 for about 39.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.5 mi from Falfurrias, TX · 1h 7m into the drive

river originating in Colorado, flowing south through New Mexico, and forming part of the US-Mexico border along Texas until emptying into the Gulf of Mexico

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rio Bravo, TX

46 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.

Popular next leg

Rio Bravo, TX to Laredo, TX

13.5 mi · 24m

Pacing Suggestions

Hebbronville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hebbronville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Falfurrias, 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.

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 91

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 91

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 91

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.5

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 91

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.75 one way

$27.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $15.05 $30.10
premium $4.54 $16.25 $32.49
diesel $5.61 $20.09 $40.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.3 0 $9.56 $4.37
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.96 $3.64
EV Truck/SUV 36.4 0 $12.74 $5.82

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Falfurrias, TX

Late night in Falfurrias on Friday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Late night in Laredo on Friday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Rio Bravo, TX

46 mi in

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

17 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

2h 12m 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 Falfurrias, TX to Laredo, TX covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 359, State Highway 285, West Viggie Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Falfurrias, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.75 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 Falfurrias, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 12m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 285 / West Rice Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles (TX 359 / West Viggie Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Falfurrias, 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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