Origin
Madisonville, TX
Evening in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
366 mi
589 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madisonville, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX covers 366 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Jacinto Avenue, Highway 21, Highway 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.30 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
183 miles from Madisonville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 366 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Jacinto Avenue 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| Highway 95 | — | — |
| Highway 71 East | — | — |
| TX 21 West | — | — |
| US 183 | — | — |
| TX 130 | — | — |
| Pickle Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Jacinto Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
35 mi
·
40 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on San Jacinto Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Jacinto Avenue
3
Continue on West State Highway 21
71 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
West State Highway 21
4
Turn left onto State Highway 95
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 95
5
Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 71 East
6
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
TX 21 West, TX 71 West
7
Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 71 East
8
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
9
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
TX 21 West: San Marcos
11
Turn left onto West State Highway 21
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West State Highway 21
12
Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183, Toll 130 South
13
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
14
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South
15
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
34 mi
·
29 min
·
Pickle Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
17
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
18
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
9 min
19
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
21
Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 South: Laredo
24
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
25
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
27
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
28
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 183 miles from Madisonville, TX, or about 2h 52m 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 81 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183 miles or 2h 52m 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 48m
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 Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, TX
This is one driving day of about 366 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Madisonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183 mi from Madisonville, TX · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183 miles from Madisonville, 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
$55.30 one way
$110.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.53 | $121.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $65.35 | $130.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.81 | $161.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.43 | $17.57 |
| Efficient EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.03 | $14.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.4 | 1 | $51.24 | $23.42 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Evening in Laredo on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
8 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
5h 45m 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 Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX covers 366 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Jacinto Avenue, Highway 21, Highway 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183 miles from Madisonville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.30 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 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madisonville, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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