Origin
Lavon, TX
Afternoon in Lavon on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
480 mi
773 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX covers 480 miles and takes about 7h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Highway 78, Highway 205 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.32 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
240 miles from Lavon, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 480 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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 7h 26m, 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 Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 205 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Goliad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Alamo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Goliad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 30 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavon, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Forder Court
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Forder Court
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto North State Highway 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 78
4
Turn left onto State Highway 205
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 205
5
Continue on North Goliad Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Goliad Street
6
Continue on North Alamo Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Alamo Road
7
Continue on South Goliad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Goliad Street
8
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
17 sec
9
Turn straight onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Interstate 30
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 30 West
12
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E: Denton, Waco
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
17
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
18
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
19
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
20
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
24
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
25
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
27
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
29
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
30
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
31
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
32
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
33
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 240 miles from Lavon, TX, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
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 106 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 240 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
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 Lavon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lavon, TX
This is one driving day of about 480 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Lavon, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 240 mi from Lavon, TX · 3h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
240 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 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 240 miles from Lavon, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$73.32 one way
$146.65 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
168 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $80.35 | $160.71 |
| premium | $4.59 | $86.76 | $173.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $106.64 | $213.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 167.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 144 | 1 | $50.40 | $23.04 |
| Efficient EV | 120 | 1 | $42.00 | $19.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 192 | 2 | $67.20 | $30.72 |
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (67% 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
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
7 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
7h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX covers 480 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Highway 78, Highway 205. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 240 miles from Lavon, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.32 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 7h 26m, 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 Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lavon, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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