Origin
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Waller, TX
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
334.5 mi
538 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Waller, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Waller, TX covers 334.5 miles and takes about 5h 59m 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 $51.10 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
167.2 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 59m drive with frequent turns across 334.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 59m 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 Waller, 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 |
| FM 1489 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | 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 Waller, 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
128 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1489: Koomey Road, Simonton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1489: Koomey Road, Simonton
11
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Turn right onto Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
13
Turn left onto Bains Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bains Street
14
Turn right
13 mi
·
22 min
15
Turn slight right
1.7 mi
·
3 min
16
Turn slight right
5.7 mi
·
10 min
17
Turn sharp right onto Hempstead Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hempstead Highway
18
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 167.2 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 59m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.2 miles or 2h 59m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waller, 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 334.5 miles and 5h 59m.
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 167.2 mi from Laredo, TX · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 167.2 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waller, TX
The final approach into Waller, 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 Waller, 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
$51.10 one way
$102.19 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.00 | $111.99 |
| premium | $4.59 | $60.46 | $120.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.31 | $148.63 |
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 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 | 100.4 | 1 | $35.12 | $16.06 |
| Efficient EV | 83.6 | 0 | $29.27 | $13.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.83 | $21.41 |
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
Waller, TX
Afternoon in Waller on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
5h 59m 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 Waller, TX covers 334.5 miles and takes about 5h 59m 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 167.2 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 $51.10 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 59m 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 Waller, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Waller, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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