Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Hearne, TX
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
335.8 mi
540 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Hearne, TX covers 335.8 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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 $51.30 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
167.9 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 335.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laredo, TX to Hearne, 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 |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pickle Parkway | 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 Hearne, 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
144 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
4
Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
7
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
8
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
9
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
11 mi
·
10 min
·
I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
11
Continue on Pickle Parkway
73 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Pickle Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
13
Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
14
Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Palm Valley Boulevard
17
Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2nd Street
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 79 North: Rockdale
19
Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
20
Keep slight right
53 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
21
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Market Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.9 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 57m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.9 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hearne, 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.
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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 Laredo, TX
This is one driving day of about 335.8 miles and 5h 55m.
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 167.9 mi from Laredo, TX · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 167.9 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hearne, TX
The final approach into Hearne, 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 Hearne, 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
$51.30 one way
$102.59 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.21 | $112.43 |
| premium | $4.59 | $60.70 | $121.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.60 | $149.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.26 | $16.12 |
| Efficient EV | 84 | 0 | $29.38 | $13.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.3 | 1 | $47.01 | $21.49 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Hearne, TX
Morning in Hearne on Sunday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
San Antonio, TX
168 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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hearne, TX covers 335.8 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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 167.9 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 $51.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laredo, TX to Hearne, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Hearne, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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