Origin
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Colorado City, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 29m
Distance
395.5 mi
637 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 20m
★
6 AM
7h 30m
8 AM
7h 50m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 49m
8 PM
7h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
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Colorado City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Colorado City, TX covers 395.5 miles and takes about 7h 29m 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, US 83 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.76 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197.8 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 29m. Total distance: 395.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 29m drive with frequent turns across 395.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laredo, TX to Colorado City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Dario Avenue | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| US 83 North | — | — |
| Highway 83 North | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| Highway 83 | — | — |
| Crystal City Highway | — | — |
| South Getty Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Dario Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Colorado City, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
5
Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
486 ft
·
8 sec
·
US Highway 83 North
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 83 North
7
Continue on South 1st Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
8
Continue on North US Highway 83
47 mi
·
53 min
·
North US Highway 83
9
Continue on Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Crystal City Highway
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Getty Street
11
Continue on Milam Street
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Milam Street
12
Turn left onto East Antonio Street
37 mi
·
41 min
·
East Antonio Street
13
Continue on South Nueces Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nueces Street
14
Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Highway 55
15
Continue on South Texas Highway 55
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South Texas Highway 55
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on North Texas Highway 55
33 mi
·
37 min
·
North Texas Highway 55
18
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
19
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
20
Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Crockett Avenue
21
Take the exit slight right
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
22
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
24
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
25
Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bryant Boulevard
26
Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Koenigheim Street
27
Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Beauregard Avenue
28
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
29
Turn left onto East 19th Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 19th Street
30
Turn right onto Armstrong Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Armstrong Street
31
Continue on State Highway 208
26 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 208
32
Continue on East 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Street
33
Continue on Hillcrest Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
34
Continue on North State Highway 208
17 mi
·
16 min
·
North State Highway 208
35
Turn straight
25 mi
·
25 min
36
Turn left onto Westpoint Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westpoint Avenue
37
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
38
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.8 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 3h 44m 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 87 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.8 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado City, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laredo, TX
This is one driving day of about 395.5 miles and 7h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 197.8 mi from Laredo, TX · 3h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197.8 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colorado City, TX
The final approach into Colorado City, 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 Colorado City, 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
$59.76 one way
$119.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $65.41 | $130.83 |
| premium | $4.54 | $70.61 | $141.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.32 | $174.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.6 | 1 | $41.53 | $18.98 |
| Efficient EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.61 | $15.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.2 | 1 | $55.37 | $25.31 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Colorado City, TX
Afternoon in Colorado City on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
3 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
7h 29m 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 Colorado City, TX covers 395.5 miles and takes about 7h 29m 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, US 83 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197.8 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 $59.76 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laredo, TX to Colorado City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Colorado City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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