The drive from Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 364.7 miles and takes about 6h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 90 West, US Highway 285, US Highway 83 North for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on US Highway 90 West.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.11 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.4 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 50m. Total distance: 364.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 50m highway drive covering 364.7 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 90 West and US Highway 285. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.9 miles on US Highway 90 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 90 West is the longest continuous segment at about 112.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 90 West and US Highway 285. You will hit about 17 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 Effort6/10
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 364.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key points
These 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|~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
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
5
185.3 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
364.7 mi into trip|~6h 50m in|West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
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
North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 90 West
— 112.9 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Fort Stockton, 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 18Toward 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
42 mi·48 min·Peña Street
9
Take the exit
230 ft·6 sec
10
Merge onto US 277
2.7 mi·4 min·North Veterans Boulevard
11
Turn right onto US 277
48 mi·54 min·Del Río Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Loop 79
12 mi·12 min·Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
13
Take the exit onto Loop 79
0.1 mi·17 sec·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
0.4 mi·28 sec·East Dickinson Boulevard
23
Turn right onto FM 1053
246 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
24
Turn left onto West 10th Street
55 ft·1 sec·West 10th Street
25
Arrive at destination
West 10th Street
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.4 miles or 3h 22m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laredo, TX
This is one driving day of about 364.7 miles and 6h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US Highway 90 West for about 112.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.4 mi from Laredo, TX
· 3h 22m into the drive
The midpoint is around 182.4 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 90 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.9 miles.
Arriving in Fort Stockton, TX
The final approach into Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Amistad National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 201.2
Park Closure: Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed
Caution: Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.11 one way
$110.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$60.32
$120.64
premium
$4.54
$65.11
$130.23
diesel
$5.61
$80.52
$161.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.4
1
$38.29
$17.51
Efficient EV
91.2
1
$31.91
$14.59
EV Truck/SUV
145.9
1
$51.06
$23.34
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning
in Laredo on Friday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning
in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
27 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
6h 50m 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 Fort Stockton, TX covers 364.7 miles and takes about 6h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 90 West, US Highway 285, US Highway 83 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.4 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 $55.11 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 364.7 miles you will encounter 17 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.
The route from Laredo, TX to Fort Stockton, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
