Trip from Laredo, TX to Perryton, TX

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Drive Time

13h 36m

Distance

730.9 mi

1,176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$110

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

13h 24m ★

6 AM

13h 36m

8 AM

14h 1m

10 AM

13h 45m

12 PM

13h 42m

3 PM

13h 46m

5 PM

13h 59m

8 PM

13h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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city in and county seat of Ochiltree County, Texas, United States

Perryton, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Laredo, TX to Perryton, TX covers 730.9 miles and takes about 13h 36m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on US 83, Purple Heart Trail, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.2 miles on US 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $110.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

365.4 miles from Laredo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 730.9 miles and 13h 36m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US 83 and Purple Heart Trail.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 207.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 13h 36m, 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 140 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 730.9 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.4 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

140 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Somerset

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 140 Toward Loop 1604: Somerset

148.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

164.6 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward Valero Way

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Valero Way

167.5 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 10; US 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

266.2 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Laredo, TX and Perryton, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset and Menard.

Loop 1604: Somerset

140 mi in | ~2h 23m

Menard

266.2 mi in | ~4h 34m | via US 83

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 83	207.2 mi	4h 16m
Purple Heart Trail	139.6 mi	2h 22m
I 10	99.8 mi	1h 38m
TX 70	55.2 mi	55m
Frisco Avenue	41.9 mi	44m
State Highway 70	38.9 mi	51m
North Main Street	29.3 mi	30m
US Highway 287	27.3 mi	28m

Longest stretch: US 83 — 207.2 mi, about 4h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Perryton, TX.

Start on Matamoros Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83

140 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 140 Toward Loop 1604: Somerset Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Interstate 35 South

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Interstate 35 South

Turn left onto Loop 1604

8.0 mi · 10 min · Anderson Loop

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604

16 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward Valero Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Merge onto I 10; US 87

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

99 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hutchings Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 83

79 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 83

Toward US 83 North

Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Court Plaza

Continue on US 83; US 277

1.4 mi · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

Take the exit onto US 83

38 mi · 56 min · US 83

Keep slight right at fork onto US 83

90 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US 83

Turn left onto US 287

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Avenue F Northwest

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287

Turn straight onto US 287

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

Continue on US 287

1.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

Turn right onto TX 70

17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70

Continue on TX 70

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 40 Service Road

Take the ramp onto TX 70

2.7 mi · 2 min · TX 70

Toward I 40 West: Amarillo

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 121 Toward TX 70 North: Pampa

Continue on TX 70

0.5 mi · 53 sec · I 40 Service Road

Turn right onto TX 70

22 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70

Turn right onto Loop 171

2.9 mi · 2 min · Loop 171

Continue on TX 273; Loop 171

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 273

Turn left onto Loop 171

6.2 mi · 6 min · Loop 171

At end of road, turn right onto TX 70

53 mi · 52 min · TX 70

At end of road, turn left onto US 83

3.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83

Continue on US 83

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto TX 15

22 ft · 0 sec · East Brillhart Avenue

Arrive at destination

TX 15

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.

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 365.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 6h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.2 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 161 miles or 2h 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 365.4 miles or 6h 22m 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 365.4 miles or 6h 22m

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 12h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryton, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 365 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Perryton, TX

Aim for roughly 365 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 161 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 US 83 for about 207.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 365.4 mi from Laredo, TX · 6h 22m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

241 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.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Spur, TX

350.3 mi · 6h 15m

city in Dickens County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Spur, TX

482 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Brownwood, TX

365 mi · about 6.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 365 miles or 6.8 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 161 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 365.4 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 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 365 miles or 6.8 hours on the road.

Arriving in Perryton, TX

The final approach into Perryton, 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 Perryton, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Perryton, 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

$110.44 one way

$220.88 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 256 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$120.89	$241.77
premium	$4.54	$130.50	$260.99
diesel	$5.61	$161.37	$322.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$110

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$240–$350

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 255.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $77 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	219.3	2	$76.74	$35.08
Efficient EV	182.7	2	$63.95	$29.24
EV Truck/SUV	292.4	3	$102.33	$46.78

Gas CO2

256 kg

EV CO2

86 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 18 hours ago

Origin

Laredo, TX

Morning in Laredo on Tuesday

Local time

11:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

SE 14 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 4:22PM CDT until April 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 4:19PM CDT until April 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Perryton, TX

Morning in Perryton on Tuesday

Local time

11:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 30 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 4:22PM CDT until April 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 4:19PM CDT until April 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 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

13h 36m 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 Perryton, TX covers 730.9 miles and takes about 13h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 83, Purple Heart Trail, I 10. 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 365 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 365.4 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 $110.44 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.

Between Laredo, TX and Perryton, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset and Menard.

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Trip from Laredo, TX to Perryton, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Perryton, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Laredo, TX

Perryton, TX

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

13h 36m on the road

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