Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 50m
Distance
364.7 mi
587 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 38m
★
6 AM
6h 50m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 58m
12 PM
6h 56m
3 PM
6h 59m
5 PM
7h 12m
8 PM
6h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
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Fort Stockton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 364.7 miles and takes about 6h 50m 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, US 83 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.11 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
182.4 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 50m. Total distance: 364.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 50m drive with frequent turns across 364.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Dario 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 6h 50m, 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 Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Dario Avenue | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| US 83 North | — | — |
| Highway 83 North | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| Peña Street | — | — |
| North Veterans Boulevard | — | — |
| Del Río Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Dario Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Matamoros Street
2
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
5
Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
486 ft
·
8 sec
·
US Highway 83 North
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 83 North
7
Continue on South 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South 1st Street
8
Turn left onto Peña Street
42 mi
·
48 min
·
Peña Street
9
Take the exit slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
10
Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Veterans Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
48 mi
·
54 min
·
Del Río Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
13
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
14
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 90 West
16
Continue on United States Highway 90
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
United States Highway 90
17
Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106 mi
·
2 hr
·
US Highway 90 West
18
Continue on East Oak Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Oak Street
19
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
20
Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
US Highway 285
21
Continue on North Alamo Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Alamo Street
22
Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto West 10th Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 10th Street
25
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 182.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 3h 25m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.4 miles or 3h 25m 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 Fort Stockton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 364.7 miles and 6h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laredo, 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 182.4 mi from Laredo, TX · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 182.4 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Stockton, TX
The final approach into Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, 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
$55.11 one way
$110.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.32 | $120.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $65.11 | $130.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.52 | $161.04 |
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: 127.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.29 | $17.51 |
| Efficient EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.91 | $14.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.9 | 1 | $51.06 | $23.34 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
27 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 50m 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 Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 364.7 miles and takes about 6h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Dario Avenue, Purple Heart Trail, US 83 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.4 miles from Laredo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.11 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 50m, 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 Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, 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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