Origin
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
10h 44m
Distance
604.7 mi
973 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 604.7 miles across Texas, this journey from Laredo to El Paso takes approximately 10 hours and 44 minutes of pure driving time. Because of the length, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day haul. You will navigate via the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, US Highway 90 West, and US Highway 285. Budgeting around $92 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Both your starting point and destination sit within the Great Plains, keeping the regional landscape consistent throughout your trek. Planning for an overnight stay allows you to manage the distance comfortably without exhaustion.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
302.4 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as only 40% of this route consists of major highways. The drive is defined by a significant 236.3-mile stretch along the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, which serves as your primary long-distance segment. You will transition between faster highway travel and more measured paces on secondary roads as you cross the state. This mix prevents the monotony of a purely interstate drive but requires you to stay alert for changing speed limits and road types. Prepare for long, uninterrupted stretches that demand steady focus as you make your way toward El Paso.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 236.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 44m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 604.7 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 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 123.1 miles (US 277 / North Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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~19m in
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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
5
123.1 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
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US 277 / North Veterans Boulevard
Merge onto US 277 / North Veterans Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
185.3 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
604 mi into trip
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~10h 43m in
Take the exit toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
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 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | 236.3 mi | 3h 48m |
| US Highway 90 West | 112.9 mi | 2h 7m |
| US Highway 285 | 63.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| US Highway 83 North | 62.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Del Río Boulevard | 47.5 mi | 54m |
| Peña Street | 42.1 mi | 48m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 17.7 mi | 19m |
| Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop | 11.8 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
— 236.3 mi, about 3h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Matamoros Street
2
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83
18 mi
·
19 min
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Purple Heart Trail
4
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 83
Exit 18
Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
5
Turn left onto US 83
484 ft
·
7 sec
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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
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South 1st Street
8
Turn left onto US 277
42 mi
·
48 min
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Peña Street
9
Take the exit
230 ft
·
6 sec
10
Merge onto US 277
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Veterans Boulevard
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto US 277
48 mi
·
54 min
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Del Río Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Loop 79
12 mi
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12 min
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Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
13
Take the exit onto Loop 79
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Loop 79
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge onto US 90
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 90 West
16
Continue on US 90
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
United States Highway 90
17
Merge onto US 90
106 mi
·
2 hr
·
US Highway 90 West
18
Continue on US 90
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Oak Street
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
20
Merge onto US 285
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
US Highway 285
21
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Alamo Street
22
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 285
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dickinson Boulevard
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Redwood Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Redwood Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Interstate 10 West
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
27
Merge onto I 10; US 67
236 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
30
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 604.7-mile route effectively, aim to split your travel into two distinct days to keep your energy levels high. Since you have three planned stops, use these intervals strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, especially during the long 236.3-mile segment on the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. Given the total duration of nearly 11 hours, leaving early in the morning is essential to avoid finishing your drive in the dark. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $92 cost estimate can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and availability of stations along these less-traveled corridors. Prioritize frequent hydration and regular rest to stay sharp throughout the entire trek.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 302.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 133 miles or 2h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 302.4 miles or 5h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 302.4 miles or 5h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 236.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 302.4 mi from Laredo, TX · 5h 39m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
200 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
399 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in McCamey, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
302 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCamey, TX after about 302 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 302.4 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 302 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in El Paso, TX
The final approach into El Paso, 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 El Paso, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach El Paso, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$92.37 one way
$184.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
212 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $101.23 | $202.46 |
| premium | $4.59 | $109.30 | $218.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $134.34 | $268.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 211.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 181.4 | 2 | $63.49 | $29.03 |
| Efficient EV | 151.2 | 1 | $52.91 | $24.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 241.9 | 3 | $84.66 | $38.70 |
Gas CO2
212 kg
EV CO2
71 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
16 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
10h 44m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 El Paso, TX covers 604.7 miles and takes about 10h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, US Highway 90 West, US Highway 285. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 302 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 302.4 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 $92.37 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 604.7 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.
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 123.1 miles (US 277 / North Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laredo, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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