Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
370.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
The drive from Laredo, TX to Barrett, TX covers 370.5 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Dario Avenue, Purple Heart Trail, South Pan Am Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.12 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
185.2 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 370.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Dario Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pan Am Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Katy Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Barrett, TX.
Start on Matamoros Street
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway
Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway
Take the exit straight toward US 90
Continue on Crosby Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby
Turn sharp right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road
Turn left onto Farm to Market 1942
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrett, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Laredo, 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 Laredo, TX
This is one driving day of about 370.5 miles and 6h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.2 mi from Laredo, TX · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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.
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 185.2 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barrett, 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 Barrett, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$55.12 one way
$110.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.02 | $124.04 |
| premium | $4.59 | $66.97 | $133.93 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $58.24 | $116.49 |
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: 129.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.90 | $17.78 |
| Efficient EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.42 | $14.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.2 | 1 | $51.87 | $23.71 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Barrett on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
San Antonio, TX
185 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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