Origin
Highland Park, TX
Evening in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, TX to Laredo, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 35m
Distance
450.8 mi
726 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 23m
★
6 AM
6h 35m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 44m
12 PM
6h 41m
3 PM
6h 45m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Park, TX to Laredo, TX covers 450.8 miles and takes about 6h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Byron Avenue, Beverly Drive, Hillcrest Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.12 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
225.4 miles from Highland Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 35m drive with frequent turns across 450.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Byron Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 35m, 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 Highland Park, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Avenue | — | — |
| Beverly Drive | — | — |
| Hillcrest Avenue | — | — |
| Harvard Avenue | — | — |
| Cole Avenue | — | — |
| Monticello Avenue | — | — |
| North Central Expressway | — | — |
| US 75 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Byron Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Cornell Avenue
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cornell Avenue
2
Turn right onto Byron Avenue
423 ft
·
26 sec
·
Byron Avenue
3
Turn left onto Beverly Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Beverly Drive
4
Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillcrest Avenue
5
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
6
Turn right onto Cole Avenue
374 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cole Avenue
7
Turn left onto Monticello Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Monticello Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Central Expressway
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Central Expressway
9
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 75 South
10
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
11
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
502 ft
·
12 sec
·
Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
12
Continue on North Central Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
13
Turn right onto Elm Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
Elm Street
14
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Pearl Expressway
15
Turn right onto Young Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Young Street
16
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Harwood Street
17
Turn right onto Canton Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Canton Street
18
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 30 West
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
22
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
23
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
24
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
25
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
27
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
28
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
29
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
30
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
31
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
32
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
33
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
34
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
35
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
36
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
37
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
38
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 225.4 miles from Highland Park, TX, or about 3h 17m 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 99 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.4 miles or 3h 17m 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 42m
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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 450.8 miles and 6h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Highland Park, 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 225.4 mi from Highland Park, TX · 3h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
225 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 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 225.4 miles from Highland Park, 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
$68.12 one way
$136.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $74.56 | $149.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $80.49 | $160.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $99.53 | $199.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.2 | 1 | $47.33 | $21.64 |
| Efficient EV | 112.7 | 1 | $39.45 | $18.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180.3 | 2 | $63.11 | $28.85 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% 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
Evening in Laredo on Wednesday
Local time
8:29 PM
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
12 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 35m 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 Highland Park, TX to Laredo, TX covers 450.8 miles and takes about 6h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Byron Avenue, Beverly Drive, Hillcrest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 225.4 miles from Highland Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.12 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 35m, 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 Highland Park, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland Park, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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