Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Port Isabel, TX
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
219.3 mi
353 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Port Isabel, TX covers 219.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 83, La Joya Bypass, North Grant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.50 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
109.6 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Laredo, TX to Port Isabel, TX covers 219.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 62 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 123.2 miles in near US 83 / La Joya Bypass.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 219.3 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 123.2 miles (US 83 / La Joya Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.2 miles (US 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.1 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
123.2 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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US 83 / La Joya Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto US 83 / La Joya Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
177.2 mi into trip
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~3h 25m in
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US 83
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
5
178.1 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
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I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
193.4 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
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I 169; TX 550 Toll / Interstate 169
Keep slight right at fork onto I 169; TX 550 Toll / Interstate 169 toward TX 550 Toll: Port of Brownsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward TX 550 Toll: Port of Brownsville
6
203.6 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 83 | 62 mi | 1h 9m |
| La Joya Bypass | 53.9 mi | 59m |
| North Grant Street | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| East US Highway 83 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 83 South | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| South Zapata Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 83
— 62 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Port Isabel, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Matamoros Street
2
Continue on US 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chihuahua Street
3
Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Meadow Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 83
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Zapata Highway
5
Continue on US 83
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 83 South
6
Continue on US 83
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
United States Highway 83
7
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Grant Street
8
Continue on US 83
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 83
9
Continue on US 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 83
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on US 83
15 mi
·
17 min
·
East US Highway 83
12
Continue on US 83
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Expressway 83
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 83
54 mi
·
59 min
·
La Joya Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 83
Toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
15
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 169; TX 550 Toll
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Interstate 169
Exit 10B
Toward TX 550 Toll: Port of Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 169; TX 550 Toll
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
I-169, TX 550 Toll
19
Continue on FM 511
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 511
20
Continue on TX 550 Toll
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 550
21
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto TX 48
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway
23
Turn right onto TX 100
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 100
24
Turn slight right onto TX 100
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Queen Isabella Boulevard
25
Turn right onto South Musina Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Musina Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Musina Street
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 109.6 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.6 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Isabel, 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 219.3 miles and 4h 14m.
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 United States Highway 83 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.6 mi from Laredo, TX · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 109.6 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Highway 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
Arriving in Port Isabel, TX
The final approach into Port Isabel, 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 Port Isabel, 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
$33.50 one way
$67.00 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.71 | $73.42 |
| premium | $4.59 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.72 | $97.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.03 | $10.53 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.19 | $8.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.70 | $14.04 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Port Isabel, TX
Morning in Port Isabel on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
80°F
Roma, TX
110 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Port Isabel, TX covers 219.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 83, La Joya Bypass, North Grant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.6 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 $33.50 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 219.3 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 123.2 miles (US 83 / La Joya Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.2 miles (US 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.1 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laredo, TX to Port Isabel, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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