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Trip from Laredo, TX to Spring Valley, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

341.5 mi

550 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 42m ★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m

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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Downtown Spring Valley, TX, TX

Spring Valley, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Laredo, TX to Spring Valley, TX covers 341.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Purple Heart Trail, 90th Infantry Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.60 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

170.8 miles from Laredo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 341.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Laredo, TX to Spring Valley, TX covers 341.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | San Dario Avenue

Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
153.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 153 Toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87...
8
153.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Hous...
5
153.7 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
340.1 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Take the exit toward Bingle Road, Voss Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 760 Toward Bingle Road, Voss Road

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 Spring Valley, TX, road signs point toward Del Rio, Austin and Waco.

Del Rio

153.2 mi in | ~2h 38m

Austin

183.9 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 10; TX 130

Waco

183.9 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 10; TX 130

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 156.2 mi 2h 40m
Purple Heart Trail 144.4 mi 2h 27m
90th Infantry Division Highway 22.2 mi 23m
South Pan Am Expressway 8.4 mi 9m
Jose Lopez Freeway 8 mi 9m
Katy Freeway Frontage Road 0.7 mi 1m
Voss Road 0.3 mi <1m
Matamoros Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 156.2 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Spring Valley, 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 I 35; I 27; US 83

144 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 35

8.4 mi · 9 min · South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 153 Toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90

8.0 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 10; US 90

22 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 10; TX 130

156 mi · 2 hr 40 min · I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 760 Toward Bingle Road, Voss Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
12

Continue on Katy Freeway Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn right onto Voss Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Voss Road
14

Arrive at destination

Voss Road

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 170.8 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.2 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 75 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.8 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 341.5 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 I 10 for about 156.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.8 mi from Laredo, TX · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Antonio, TX

171 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

Natalia, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kirby, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.8 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.2 miles.

Arriving in Spring Valley, TX

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, TX.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 153.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.60 one way

$103.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $56.48 $112.96
premium $4.54 $60.97 $121.95
diesel $5.61 $75.40 $150.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.5 1 $35.86 $16.39
Efficient EV 85.4 0 $29.88 $13.66
EV Truck/SUV 136.6 1 $47.81 $21.86

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Laredo, TX

Night in Laredo on Thursday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, TX

Night in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

15 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

5h 55m 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 Spring Valley, TX covers 341.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Purple Heart Trail, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.8 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 $51.60 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 straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laredo, TX and Spring Valley, TX, road signs point toward Del Rio, Austin and Waco.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

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