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Trip from Laredo, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX

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

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

81.2 mi

131 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

Carrizo Springs, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Laredo, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 83 North, Purple Heart Trail, South 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on US Highway 83 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 81.2 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 83 North and Purple Heart Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.2 miles on US Highway 83 North.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 83 North is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 83 North and Purple Heart Trail. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Laredo, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is easy. At 1h 26m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (US 83 / US Highway 83 North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | San Dario Avenue

Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
18.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

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

Exit 18 Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
3
18.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 83 / US Highway 83 North

Turn left onto US 83 / US Highway 83 North

Navigation decision point

4
18.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 83 / US Highway 83 North

At end of road, turn right onto US 83 / US Highway 83 North

Navigation decision point

4
81 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 277 / Peña Street

Turn left onto US 277 / Peña Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Laredo, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Uvalde along the way.

Uvalde

18.1 mi in | ~19m | via US 83

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 83 North 62.2 mi 1h 4m
Purple Heart Trail 17.7 mi 19m
South 1st Street 0.3 mi <1m
US 83 0.3 mi <1m
Matamoros Street 0.3 mi <1m
Peña Street 0.2 mi <1m
San Dario Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 83 North — 62.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

18 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
4

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 83
Exit 18 Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
5

Turn left onto US 83

484 ft · 7 sec · US Highway 83 North
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 83

62 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 83 North
7

Continue on US 83

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South 1st Street
8

Turn left onto US 277

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Peña Street
9

Arrive at destination

US 277

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.6 mi from Laredo, TX · 43m into the drive

family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cactus, TX

41 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

Cactus, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asherton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 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 US Highway 83 North if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.

Arriving in Carrizo Springs, TX

The final approach into Carrizo Springs, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.27 one way

$24.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $13.43 $26.86
premium $4.54 $14.50 $29.00
diesel $5.61 $17.93 $35.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.53 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.37 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Laredo, TX

Afternoon in Laredo on Friday

Local time

12:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 12 to 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Carrizo Springs, TX

Afternoon in Carrizo Springs on Friday

Local time

12:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Cactus, TX

41 mi in

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

18 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

1h 26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Carrizo Springs, TX covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 83 North, Purple Heart Trail, South 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.6 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 $12.27 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.

The drive from Laredo, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is easy. At 1h 26m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (US 83 / US Highway 83 North): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Laredo, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Uvalde along the way.

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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