Origin
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Late night in Las Quintas Fronterizas on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX to Laredo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
124.9 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Laredo, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 124.9-mile drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX, to Laredo, TX, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 18 minutes. Traveling entirely within Texas and the Great Plains region, the route is dominated by South US Highway 83. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this is an economical option for a day trip. You won't need an overnight stop for this journey; it's designed for a single-day excursion. The overall feel is practical and efficient, focusing on getting you from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.5 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Laredo, TX
Full guide →Laredo is a city with 262,000 (2019) inhabitants on the South Texas Plains. Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is just across the Rio Grande.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive is a mixed bag, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on South US Highway 83, East Main Street, and Purple Heart Trail. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is a considerable 62 miles along South US Highway 83. This suggests a journey with some longer, more consistent driving segments, interspersed with potentially more local road sections.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South US 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Las Quintas Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 18m 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 (Las Quintas Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 44.4 miles (US 83 / South US Highway 83): Navigation decision point; at 124.5 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Las Quintas Boulevard
Turn left onto Las Quintas Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
44.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 83 / South US Highway 83
At end of road, turn right onto US 83 / South US Highway 83
Navigation decision point
4
124.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
Houston Street
Turn right onto Houston Street
Navigation decision point
5
124.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
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I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
124.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| 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 |
| Los Quintas Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-35 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Loop 225 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 83
— 62 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Alvin Circle
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Alvin Circle
2
Turn left onto Las Quintas Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Las Quintas Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Los Quintas Boulevard
4
Continue on June Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
June Street
5
Turn right onto FM 3443
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Veterans Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 57; US 277
42 mi
·
48 min
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto Loop 225
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South 5th Street
8
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Loop 225
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South US Highway 83
10
Continue on US 83
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp onto US 83
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 83
12
Merge onto I 35; I 27; US 83
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
14
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
15
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
16
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour 18-minute duration, this drive is ideal for a single day, offering flexibility on when you depart. You can leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or depart after lunch. There are no specific recommended stops mentioned, so plan for your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 62-mile mark on South US Highway 83. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $19 for the entire trip. Enjoy the straightforward journey through Texas.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX, or about 1h 12m 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South US Highway 83 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX · 1h 12m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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.
Arriving in Laredo, TX
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.87 one way
$37.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
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: 43.7 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 | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $7.99 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Asherton, TX
62 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
20 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
2h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX to Laredo, TX covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South US Highway 83, East Main Street, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 18m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Las Quintas Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 44.4 miles (US 83 / South US Highway 83): Navigation decision point; at 124.5 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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