Trip from Laredo, TX to Groesbeck, TX

Drive Time

6h 46m

Distance

369.7 mi

595 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 34m ★

6 AM

6h 46m

8 AM

7h 10m

10 AM

6h 54m

12 PM

6h 52m

3 PM

6h 55m

5 PM

7h 8m

8 PM

6h 39m

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

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Laredo, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Groesbeck, TX

Wolfgang Weiser

Trip Overview

The drive from Laredo, TX to Groesbeck, TX covers 369.7 miles and takes about 6h 46m 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 $56.47 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

184.9 miles from Laredo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 46m drive with frequent turns across 369.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, 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 Groesbeck, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
San Dario Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Purple Heart Trail	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Pan Am Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Pan Am Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 35	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 6 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Interstate 35	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Loop 340	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: San Dario Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Matamoros Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

10 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Interstate Highway 35

1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

48 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

94 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

0.6 mi · 1 min · TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Interstate 35

Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

0.4 mi · 1 min · TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

Turn straight onto South Loop 340

0.5 mi · 45 sec · South Loop 340

Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North

0.2 mi · 28 sec · TX 6 South, Loop 340 North

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 6 min

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Continue on East State Highway 6

6.7 mi · 6 min · East State Highway 6

Turn slight left

26 mi · 38 min

Turn left onto South Ellis Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · South Ellis Street

Turn right onto West Trinity Street

95 ft · 4 sec · West Trinity Street

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 184.9 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 3h 23m 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 81 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 184.9 miles or 3h 23m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Groesbeck, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 369.7 miles and 6h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 184.9 mi from Laredo, TX · 3h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Antonio, TX

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.

Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Antonio, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.9 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Groesbeck, TX

The final approach into Groesbeck, 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 Groesbeck, 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

$56.47 one way

$112.95 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$61.89	$123.78
premium	$4.59	$66.82	$133.65
diesel	$5.64	$82.13	$164.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.9	1	$38.82	$17.75
Efficient EV	92.4	1	$32.35	$14.79
EV Truck/SUV	147.9	1	$51.76	$23.66

Gas CO2

129 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Laredo, TX

Evening in Laredo on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Groesbeck, TX

Evening in Groesbeck on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

10 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 46m 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 Groesbeck, TX covers 369.7 miles and takes about 6h 46m 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, South Pan Am Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 184.9 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 $56.47 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 46m, 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 Groesbeck, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Laredo, TX to Groesbeck, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.