Origin
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
155.5 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m
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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Karnes City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lloyd Bentsen Highway, US 59, King David Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on Lloyd Bentsen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.50 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.8 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lloyd Bentsen Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX is easy. At 3h 3m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Bob Bullock Loop): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
4
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Bob Bullock Loop
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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US 59 / East Saunders Street
Merge onto US 59 / East Saunders Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
155.5 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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US 181 Business / East Calvert Avenue
Turn right onto US 181 Business / East Calvert Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Bentsen Highway | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 59 | 42.9 mi | 48m |
| King David Drive | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| Nueces Street | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| South US Highway 181 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Clark Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Sunset Strip Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Saunders Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Karnes 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 San Dario Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Dario Avenue
4
Turn right onto Park Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Park Street
5
Continue on Clark Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clark Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob Bullock Loop
7
Take the ramp
231 ft
·
6 sec
8
Merge onto US 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saunders Street
9
Continue on US 59
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
10
Turn left onto US 59
43 mi
·
48 min
·
US 59
11
Turn left onto US 281
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
12
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
13
Turn left onto US 181
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sunset Strip Drive
14
Continue on US 181
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South US Highway 181
15
Turn slight right onto FM 1353
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Panna Maria Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 181 Business
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Calvert Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
US 181 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.8 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Karnes 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.
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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 155.5 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Lloyd Bentsen Highway for about 57.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.8 mi from Laredo, TX · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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
Arriving in Karnes City, TX
The final approach into Karnes 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 Karnes 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
$23.50 one way
$46.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $27.76 | $55.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Burger King - Tesla Supercharger
Kenedy, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Embassy Suites by Hilton - Tesla Supercharger
Laredo, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Love's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Three Rivers, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sames Ford Laredo
Laredo, TX
EV Connect
4 DCFC
LOVE'S 342 - TX #342 DC1
Three Rivers, TX
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
LOVE'S 342 - TX #342 DC2
Three Rivers, TX
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
Cadillac Of Laredo
Laredo, TX
EV Connect
1 DCFC
MB OF LAREDO MB LEVEL 3
Laredo, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Tesla: 3
ChargePoint Network: 3
EV Connect: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.77 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Karnes City, TX
Afternoon in Karnes City on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
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
3h 3m 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 Karnes City, TX covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lloyd Bentsen Highway, US 59, King David Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.8 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 $23.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX is easy. At 3h 3m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Bob Bullock Loop): Navigation decision point.
The route from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, 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 NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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