Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Monday
Local time
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Silsbee, TX
Drive Time
8h 5m
Distance
452.8 mi
729 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 57m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Silsbee, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Silsbee, TX covers 452.8 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on San Dario Avenue, Purple Heart Trail, South Pan Am Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.17 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
226.4 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 5m drive with frequent turns across 452.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, 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 Silsbee, 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 |
| South Pan Am Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Katy Tollway | 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 Silsbee, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Matamoros Street
2
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
4
Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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South Pan Am Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
7
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
8
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
9
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
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I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
11
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
14
Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
64 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
East Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10 mi
·
11 min
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US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 96 Business North: Silsbee
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 96 Business North: Silsbee
20
Continue on 5th Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
5th Street
21
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 226.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
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 100 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 226.4 miles or 4h 2m 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 226.4 miles or 4h 2m
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 7h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silsbee, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 226 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Silsbee, TX
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 226.4 mi from Laredo, TX · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
226 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.
Find hotels in Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
226 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 226 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 226.4 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Silsbee, TX
The final approach into Silsbee, 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 Silsbee, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Silsbee, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.17 one way
$138.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $75.80 | $151.60 |
| premium | $4.59 | $81.84 | $163.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $100.60 | $201.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.8 | 1 | $47.54 | $21.73 |
| Efficient EV | 113.2 | 1 | $39.62 | $18.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 181.1 | 2 | $63.39 | $28.98 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Silsbee, TX
Morning in Silsbee on Monday
Local time
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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.
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
8h 5m 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 Silsbee, TX covers 452.8 miles and takes about 8h 5m 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, South Pan Am Expressway. 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 226 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 226.4 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 $69.17 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 8h 5m, 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 Silsbee, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Silsbee, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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