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Trip from Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

126.4 mi

203 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Mathis, TX, TX

Mathis, TX

Jeff Stapleton

city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 126.4-mile drive from Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX will take you about 2 hours and 27 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 59 and State Highway 359, it's a route that can easily be completed in a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, it’s an economical option for a quick trip. The journey cuts across the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent driving experience. This highway-focused drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

63.2 miles from Mathis, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 126.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 126.4-mile trip, with 74% of it being on major roads like US 59. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 81.6 miles on US 59, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. The route transitions from West Orange Street to US 59 and then to South State Highway 359, offering a predictable road surface and typical highway speeds. While not characterized by dramatic scenery changes, the focus here is on efficient travel rather than winding backroads or challenging terrain.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and West Orange Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 27m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (FM 624 / West Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 122 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue

Turn left onto TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue

Navigation decision point

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12.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | FM 624 / West Orange Street

Turn right onto FM 624 / West Orange Street

Navigation decision point

4
122 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard

Turn right onto Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard

Navigation decision point

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126.3 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue

Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | Matamoros Street

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 81.6 mi 1h 29m
West Orange Street 27.4 mi 29m
South State Highway 359 11.7 mi 17m
Clark Boulevard 3 mi 5m
Bob Bullock Loop 0.8 mi 1m
Santa Ursula Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East San Patricio Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Park Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 81.6 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mathis, TX and Laredo, TX.

1

Start on TX 359 Bus

110 ft · 9 sec · North Front Street
2

Turn left onto TX 359 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · East San Patricio Avenue
3

Turn right onto TX 359

12 mi · 17 min · South State Highway 359
4

Turn right onto FM 624

27 mi · 29 min · West Orange Street
5

Turn left onto US 59

23 mi · 25 min · US 59
6

Continue on US 59; TX 44

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 59; TX 44
7

Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
8

Turn right onto Spur 400

3.0 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard
9

Continue on Park Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Park Street
10

Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue
11

Turn right onto Houston Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Houston Street
12

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
13

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
14

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 27-minute duration, this 126.4-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Mathis, TX at your convenience, but leaving earlier in the day will give you more flexibility upon arrival in Laredo. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 81.6 miles on US 59, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, keeping your tank topped off won't break the bank, but it's always wise to be mindful of available services along US 59 and State Highway 359.

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 63.2 miles from Mathis, TX, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 28 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.2 miles or 1h 15m 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 58m

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 Mathis, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mathis, TX

This is one driving day of about 126.4 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Mathis, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 81.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.2 mi from Mathis, TX · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Freer, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freer, TX

63 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

Orange Grove, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freer, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from Mathis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 126.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 126.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Gonzalo Paiz Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mathis, Texas

+13615472113

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 126.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 117.4

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 126.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.10 one way

$38.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $20.91 $41.81
premium $4.54 $22.57 $45.14
diesel $5.61 $27.91 $55.82

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: 44.2 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 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07
Efficient EV 31.6 0 $11.06 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.70 $8.09

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Mathis, TX

Evening in Mathis on Thursday

Local time

8:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Evening in Laredo on Thursday

Local time

8:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 17 mph 1% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

28 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 27m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, West Orange Street, South State Highway 359. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.2 miles from Mathis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.10 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 Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 27m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (FM 624 / West Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 122 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mathis, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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