Origin
Laredo, TX
Evening in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Grape Creek, TX
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
331.2 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
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6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Grape Creek, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Grape Creek, TX covers 331.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m 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 $50.59 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
165.6 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 331.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, 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 Grape Creek, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Dario Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crystal City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Getty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
San Dario Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Grape Creek, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Koenigheim Street
27
Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bryant Boulevard
28
Continue on US Highway 87 North
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 87 North
29
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2288: Grape Creek
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
FM 2288: Grape Creek
30
Turn straight onto US 87 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 87 Frontage Road
31
Turn right onto Grape Creek Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grape Creek Road
32
Turn left onto Mustang Avenue
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mustang Avenue
33
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.6 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 3h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.6 miles or 3h 8m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grape Creek, 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 331.2 miles and 6h 17m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.6 mi from Laredo, TX · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grape Creek, TX
The final approach into Grape Creek, 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 Grape Creek, 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
$50.59 one way
$101.19 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.44 | $110.89 |
| premium | $4.59 | $59.86 | $119.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.58 | $147.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.78 | $15.90 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.5 | 1 | $46.37 | $21.20 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Grape Creek, TX
Evening in Grape Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
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
6h 17m 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 Grape Creek, TX covers 331.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m 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 165.6 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 $50.59 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, 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 Grape Creek, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Grape Creek, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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