Origin
Jacinto City, TX
Morning in Jacinto City on Tuesday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacinto City, TX to Laredo, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
358.3 mi
577 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
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6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacinto City, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacinto City, TX to Laredo, TX covers 358.3 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Katy Freeway, Purple Heart Trail, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.2 miles on Katy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.73 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
179.1 miles from Jacinto City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Jacinto City, TX to Laredo, TX covers 358.3 miles and takes about 6h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 175.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Freeway Frontage Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 358.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 183.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
183.6 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
195.6 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
204.4 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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I 10; US 87
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 572
Toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El...
7
204.6 mi into trip
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~3h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 South: Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Laredo
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jacinto City, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Austin.
El Paso
204.4 mi in
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~3h 36m
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via I 10; US 87
Austin
204.4 mi in
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~3h 36m
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via I 10; US 87
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 175.2 mi | 3h 2m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 144.5 mi | 2h 26m |
| I 10 | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| East Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Freeway Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 175.2 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Holland Avenue
0.4 mi
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58 sec
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Holland Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
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54 sec
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East Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 10 West
4
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
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8 min
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East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 10; US 90
175 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
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12 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
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90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 90
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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I 10; US 87
Exit 572
Toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 South: Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 35
8.3 mi
·
9 min
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South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Houston Street
14
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
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12 sec
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Salinas Avenue
15
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
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5 sec
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Matamoros Street
16
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.1 miles from Jacinto City, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.2 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.1 miles or 3h 9m 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 13m
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 Jacinto 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacinto City, TX
This is one driving day of about 358.3 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacinto 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.
The longest stretch is on Katy Freeway for about 175.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.1 mi from Jacinto City, TX · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.1 miles from Jacinto City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Katy Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.2 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.73 one way
$109.46 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.98 | $119.96 |
| premium | $4.59 | $64.76 | $129.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.60 | $159.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.62 | $17.20 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.35 | $14.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.3 | 1 | $50.16 | $22.93 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Morning in Laredo on Tuesday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 14m 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 Jacinto City, TX to Laredo, TX covers 358.3 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Katy Freeway, Purple Heart Trail, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.1 miles from Jacinto City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.73 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 358.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 183.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jacinto City, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Austin.
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