Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Eidson Road, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
126.6 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
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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Eidson Road, TX
Carlos Cibelli
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Eidson Road, TX covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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, Peña Street, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on US Highway 83 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.84 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.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Laredo, TX
Full guide →Laredo is a city with 262,000 (2019) inhabitants on the South Texas Plains. Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is just across the Rio Grande.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 126.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Laredo, TX to Eidson Road, TX covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 18.6 miles (US 83 / US Highway 83 North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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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
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US 277 / Peña Street
Turn left onto US 277 / Peña Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Eidson Road, 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 |
| Peña Street | 39.4 mi | 44m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 17.7 mi | 19m |
| Loop 480 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| El Indio Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Eidson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Memo Robinson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Zaragoza Street | 0.4 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 Eidson Road, 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
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Peña Street
9
Take the exit
440 ft
·
12 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto Loop 480
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 480
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward FM 1021
13
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto FM 1021
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
El Indio Highway
15
Turn left onto Memo Robinson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memo Robinson Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Eidson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eidson Road
17
Turn right onto Balcones Boulevard
332 ft
·
17 sec
·
Balcones Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Zaragoza Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Zaragoza Street
19
Arrive at destination
Zaragoza Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 28 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eidson Road, 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.
+
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 126.6 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 83 North for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.3 mi from Laredo, TX · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 83 North if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.
Arriving in Eidson Road, TX
The final approach into Eidson Road, 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 Eidson Road, 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
$18.84 one way
$37.67 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| premium | $4.59 | $22.88 | $45.77 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Eidson Road, TX
Morning in Eidson Road on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Asherton, TX
63 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
20 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 22m 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 Eidson Road, TX covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 83 North, Peña Street, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.3 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 $18.84 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 18.6 miles (US 83 / US Highway 83 North): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Laredo, TX to Eidson Road, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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