Origin
Mabank, TX
Afternoon in Mabank on Sunday
Local time
2:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mabank, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
7h 10m
Distance
445.7 mi
717 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Mabank, TX to Laredo, TX covers 445.7 miles and takes about 7h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, North Gun Barrel Lane, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.08 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
222.9 miles from Mabank, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 10m drive with frequent turns across 445.7 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.
South 3rd 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 10m, 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 Mabank, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gun Barrel Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Seven Points Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Tool Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 274 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mabank, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on East Market Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South 3rd Street
3
Continue on North Gun Barrel Lane
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Gun Barrel Lane
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto South Seven Points Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Seven Points Boulevard
6
Continue on North Tool Drive
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Tool Drive
7
Continue on State Highway 274
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 274
8
Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 31 West
9
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
10
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West State Highway 31
12
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
13
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
14
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
15
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
16
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
17
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
18
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South
19
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 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 222.9 miles from Mabank, TX, or about 3h 35m 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 98 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.9 miles or 3h 35m 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 12m
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 Mabank, 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.
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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 Mabank, TX
This is one driving day of about 445.7 miles and 7h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Mabank, 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 222.9 mi from Mabank, TX · 3h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
223 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 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.9 miles from Mabank, 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
$68.08 one way
$136.17 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $74.61 | $149.22 |
| premium | $4.59 | $80.56 | $161.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $99.02 | $198.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.7 | 1 | $46.80 | $21.39 |
| Efficient EV | 111.4 | 1 | $39.00 | $17.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.3 | 2 | $62.40 | $28.52 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 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
2:15 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
5 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 10m 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 Mabank, TX to Laredo, TX covers 445.7 miles and takes about 7h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, North Gun Barrel Lane, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 222.9 miles from Mabank, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.08 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 10m, 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 Mabank, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mabank, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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