Trip from Laredo, TX to Barrett, TX

Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

370.5 mi

596 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

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Laredo, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Barrett, TX

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

Traveling from Laredo to Barrett covers 370.5 miles across the Texas Great Plains, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes of drive time. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $57 for fuel to cover the distance. You will primarily navigate via I-10, the Purple Heart Trail, and the 90th Infantry Division Highway. Since the entire drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, the landscape remains consistent as you move toward your destination.

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

185.2 miles from Laredo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with localized segments. You will spend 54% of your time on highways, providing plenty of opportunities to make steady progress. Be prepared for a long haul, as your longest uninterrupted stretch spans 151.1 miles along I-10. While the road transitions between major interstates and secondary highways, the experience is largely defined by the vast, open feel of the Texas landscape. Expect a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding maneuvers.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 151.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 370.5 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 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

153.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 153 Toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87...

153.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Hous...

335 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

355.5 mi into trip | ~6h 11m in | US 90 / Crosby Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Crosby Freeway toward US 90 East: Liberty

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 90 East: Liberty

369.9 mi into trip | ~6h 28m in

Take the exit toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby

Towns Along This Route

Between Laredo, TX and Barrett, TX, road signs point toward Del Rio, Austin and Waco.

Del Rio

153.2 mi in | ~2h 38m

Austin

183.9 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 10; TX 130

Waco

183.9 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 10; TX 130

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	151.1 mi	2h 34m
Purple Heart Trail	144.4 mi	2h 27m
90th Infantry Division Highway	22.2 mi	23m
Crosby Freeway	14.2 mi	16m
Katy Freeway	10.9 mi	13m
South Pan Am Expressway	8.4 mi	9m
Jose Lopez Freeway	8 mi	9m
East Freeway	5.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 151.1 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Barrett, 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 I 35; I 27; US 83

144 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 35

8.4 mi · 9 min · South Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 153 Toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90

8.0 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10; US 90

22 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10; TX 130

151 mi · 2 hr 34 min · I 10; TX 130

Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10 Toll

3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

11 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

Use the slight left / none lanes.

Continue on I 10; US 90

5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

4.5 mi · 5 min · Crosby Freeway

Toward US 90 East: Liberty Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 90

1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

Toward US 90 East

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 90

Continue on US 90

8.0 mi · 9 min · Crosby Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn sharp right onto FM 2100

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto FM 1942

74 ft · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1942

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

FM 1942

Trip Plan

To keep your 6.5-hour journey comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are facing a significant stretch of 151.1 miles on the interstate, checking your tire pressure and gas levels before departing is a smart move. Leaving early in the morning will help you avoid the worst of any potential congestion as you near the end of your route. Given the simplicity of the path, you have the flexibility to choose your own pace, though maintaining a consistent speed will help you stick to your estimated $57 fuel budget. Prioritize your single stop strategically to break up the monotony of the longer highway sections.

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 185.2 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.1 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 82 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.2 miles or 3h 12m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrett, 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 370.5 miles and 6h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 I 10 for about 151.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 185.2 mi from Laredo, TX · 3h 12m 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

Rio Bravo, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Antonio, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.2 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.1 miles.

Arriving in Barrett, TX

The final approach into Barrett, 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 Barrett, TX.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.60 one way

$113.19 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$62.02	$124.04
premium	$4.59	$66.97	$133.93
diesel	$5.64	$82.31	$164.62

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Katy Tollway (3.2 mi) $0.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.6 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	111.1	1	$38.90	$17.78
Efficient EV	92.6	1	$32.42	$14.82
EV Truck/SUV	148.2	1	$51.87	$23.71

Gas CO2

130 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 2 days ago

Origin

Laredo, TX

Afternoon in Laredo on Sunday

Local time

2:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrett, TX

Afternoon in Barrett on Sunday

Local time

2:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

13 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

6h 30m 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 Barrett, TX covers 370.5 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Purple Heart Trail, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 185.2 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 $56.60 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.

Between Laredo, TX and Barrett, TX, road signs point toward Del Rio, Austin and Waco.

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Trip from Laredo, TX to Barrett, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Barrett, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Laredo, TX

Barrett, TX

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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