This 764.7-mile journey from Laredo, TX to Spearman, TX will take approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Given the distance and duration, this is definitely a trip best split over two days, with the option to add more stops if you prefer a more leisurely pace. The route primarily utilizes the Purple Heart Trail and Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, with a 43% share of interstate driving. You can expect your fuel costs to be around $116 for this long-distance drive across Texas. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
382.3 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
13h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive is characterized by its long-distance profile, featuring a mix of highway and other major roads. With 43% of the route on interstates, you'll find stretches of consistent speed, but also significant portions on roads like the Purple Heart Trail and Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 139.6 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, so be prepared for extended periods between services. This route offers a substantial amount of driving, making it a true open-road experience across the state.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 139.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 13h 20m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 764.7 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.4 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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140 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Somerset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward Loop 1604: Somerset
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148.4 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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164.6 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward Valero Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valero Way
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167.5 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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656.6 mi into trip|~11h 24m in|US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward US 87 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 87 North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laredo, TX and Spearman, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset, Menard and Lubbock.
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Spearman, TX.
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Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83
140 mi·2 hr 22 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 140Toward Loop 1604: SomersetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi·14 sec·Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Loop 1604
8.0 mi·10 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604
16 mi·18 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Valero WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.0 mi·1 min·North Loop 1604 West
10
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·33 sec·Interstate 10 West
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
12
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 83
Exit 456Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
15
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Frisco Avenue
17
Continue on US 83
17 mi·18 min·Roberts Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
21
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
22
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
23
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
24
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
25
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
26
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
27
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
28
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
30
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
31
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
32
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
33
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
34
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
37
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·5 min·Slaton Road
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
40
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft·6 sec·Interstate 27
41
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
42
Merge onto I 27; US 87
110 mi·1 hr 51 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
43
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi·15 min·Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
0.9 mi·2 min·US 87
Toward US 87 NorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66
45 mi·47 min·South Fillmore Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on US 87; US 287
5.6 mi·6 min·South Dumas Avenue
47
Turn right onto FM 119
13 mi·13 min·FM 119
48
Turn right onto FM 281
28 mi·30 min·FM 281
49
Turn left onto TX 207
14 mi·14 min·TX 207
50
Turn right onto TX 15; FM 760
0.3 mi·37 sec·West Kenneth Avenue
51
Turn slight left onto FM 759; FM 760
154 ft·3 sec·Northwest Court
52
Arrive at destination
FM 759; FM 760
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 13-hour, 20-minute drive, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. Splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended; aim to complete roughly half the distance or driving time on your first day. You'll encounter three recommended stops, so factor those into your pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 139.6 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, as services may be spaced out. A good tip is to fill up your tank whenever you see a station in a larger town, rather than waiting until you're on a more isolated section.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 382.3 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 6h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 168 miles or 2h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 382.3 miles or 6h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 382.3 miles or 6h 40m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spearman, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 382 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Spearman, TX
Aim for roughly 382 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 168 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 139.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 382.3 mi from Laredo, TX
· 6h 40m into the drive
The midpoint is around 382.3 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 382 miles or 6.7 hours on the road.
Arriving in Spearman, TX
The final approach into Spearman, 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 Spearman, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Spearman, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 685.6
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 685.6
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 158.2
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 211
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$115.55 one way
$231.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg268 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$126.48
$252.95
premium
$4.54
$136.53
$273.06
diesel
$5.61
$168.84
$337.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$116
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$246–$356
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 267.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
229.4
2
$80.29
$36.71
Efficient EV
191.2
2
$66.91
$30.59
EV Truck/SUV
305.9
3
$107.06
$48.94
Gas CO2
268 kg
EV CO2
89 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Laredo, TX
Afternoon
in Laredo on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SE 10 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Spearman, TX
Afternoon
in Spearman on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
43 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
13h 20m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Spearman, TX covers 764.7 miles and takes about 13h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 382 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 382.3 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 $115.55 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 35 significant decision points across 764.7 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.4 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laredo, TX and Spearman, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset, Menard and Lubbock.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
