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Trip from Laredo, TX to Alton North (historical), TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

143.9 mi

232 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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Downtown Alton North (historical), TX, TX

Alton North (historical), TX

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Laredo, TX to Alton North (historical), TX covers 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on United States Highway 83, North Grant Street, East US Highway 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.9 miles from Laredo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 143.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 143.9 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 83 and North Grant Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 62 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 83 and North Grant Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near North Meadow Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Laredo, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is easy. At 2h 53m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (North Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 83 / South Zapata Highway): Navigation decision point; at 123.2 miles (US 83 / La Joya Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Meadow Avenue

Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 83 / South Zapata Highway

Turn right onto US 83 / South Zapata Highway

Navigation decision point

6
123.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | US 83 / La Joya Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto US 83 / La Joya Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
135.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 83 Business: Inspiration Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 134 Toward US 83 Business: Inspiration Road
4
143.2 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | Mayberry Road

Turn left onto Mayberry Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Highway 83 62 mi 1h 9m
North Grant Street 17.4 mi 20m
East US Highway 83 15.1 mi 17m
US Highway 83 South 14.2 mi 15m
La Joya Bypass 12.1 mi 13m
South Zapata Highway 5.4 mi 7m
North Conway Avenue 5 mi 7m
West Expressway 83 3.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: United States Highway 83 — 62 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Alton North (historical), TX.

1

Start on Matamoros Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Matamoros Street
2

Continue on US 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street
3

Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 83

5.4 mi · 7 min · South Zapata Highway
5

Continue on US 83

14 mi · 15 min · US Highway 83 South
6

Continue on US 83

54 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
7

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street
8

Continue on US 83

7.7 mi · 8 min · United States Highway 83
9

Continue on US 83

0.4 mi · 32 sec · West Main Street
10

Continue on US 83

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
11

Continue on US 83

15 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83
12

Continue on US 83

3.1 mi · 3 min · West Expressway 83
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 83

12 mi · 13 min · La Joya Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 134 Toward US 83 Business: Inspiration Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto Expressway 83

0.7 mi · 1 min · Expressway 83
16

Turn straight onto US 83 Bus

0.9 mi · 1 min · West US Business 83
17

Continue on US 83 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 9th Street
18

Turn left onto TX 107

5.0 mi · 7 min · North Conway Avenue
19

Turn right onto FM 676

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Main Avenue
20

Turn left onto Mayberry Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mayberry Road
21

Arrive at destination

Mayberry Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 miles.

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 32 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.9 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alton North (historical), 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 143.9 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 83 for about 62 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.9 mi from Laredo, TX · 1h 26m into the drive

city in Starr County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roma, TX

72 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

El Cenizo, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Falcon Lake Estates, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.9 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 United States Highway 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.

Arriving in Alton North (historical), TX

The final approach into Alton North (historical), 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 Alton North (historical), TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

National Butterfly Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 133.6

Mission, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19565835400

Visit website

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

Lions Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 133.6

Mission, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19565808650

Visit website

Zinnia Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 143.9

McAllen, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19566811000

Visit website

Falcon State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 71.9

Falcon Heights, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19568485327

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.74 one way

$43.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $23.80 $47.60
premium $4.54 $25.69 $51.38
diesel $5.61 $31.77 $63.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.2 0 $15.11 $6.91
Efficient EV 36 0 $12.59 $5.76
EV Truck/SUV 57.6 0 $20.15 $9.21

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Laredo, TX

Morning in Laredo on Friday

Local time

10:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alton North (historical), TX

Morning in Alton North (historical) on Friday

Local time

10:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Roma, TX

72 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

14 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

2h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Alton North (historical), TX covers 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are United States Highway 83, North Grant Street, East US Highway 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.9 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 $21.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Laredo, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is easy. At 2h 53m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (North Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 83 / South Zapata Highway): Navigation decision point; at 123.2 miles (US 83 / La Joya Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Laredo, TX to Alton North (historical), TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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