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Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
124.5 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Laredo, TX
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This 124.5-mile drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX, to Laredo, TX, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along South US Highway 83 and East Main Street, with a segment on Purple Heart Trail. The total fuel cost is estimated at $19, making it an economical option. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route is well-suited for a single day's journey, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
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The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 50% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving interspersed with more local road sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 62 miles along South US Highway 83, offering a good opportunity to settle in. As you progress, the drive transitions between these highway segments and town-bound streets, providing a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
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 0.1 miles in near Los Quintas Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 17m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Los Quintas Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (US 83 / South US Highway 83): Navigation decision point; at 124.1 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 83 / South US Highway 83
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Houston Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South US Highway 83 | 62 mi | 1h 4m |
| East Main Street | 41.9 mi | 48m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| South Veterans Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I-35 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Loop 225 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX and Laredo, TX.
Start on Letty Street
Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
Continue on June Street
Turn right onto FM 3443
Turn right onto US 57; US 277
Turn right onto Loop 225
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
At end of road, turn right onto US 83
Continue on US 83
Take the ramp onto US 83
Merge onto I 35; I 27; US 83
Turn right onto Houston Street
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 2 hour and 17 minute duration, this route is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon heat. While there are no mandatory stops listed, planning a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps near the 62-mile mark on South US Highway 83, can help you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $19, and it's always wise to top off before heading out.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX
This is one driving day of about 124.5 miles and 2h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South US Highway 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
The final approach into Laredo, 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 Laredo, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.81 one way
$37.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Laredo on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:45PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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