Origin
Meadows Place, TX
Night in Meadows Place on Thursday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadows Place, TX to Laredo, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
299.2 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadows Place, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
This 299.2-mile drive from Meadows Place, TX, to Laredo, TX, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 46 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on US 59, with a 97% highway share, making it a straightforward, highway-focused journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, this route is efficient for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 123.9 miles on US 59, so plan your breaks accordingly.
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
149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 299.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 299.2-mile trip, with 97% of the route utilizing US 59. This means you'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one segment of 123.9 miles on US 59 without a major interruption. The character of the road is largely defined by this efficient, high-speed travel, allowing for steady progress toward Laredo. While the landscape of the Great Plains is consistent, the primary focus remains on covering ground effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 123.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and US Highway 59. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Kirkwood Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 299.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartle...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Meadows Place, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.
Spur 10: Cottonwood
19.7 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 123.9 mi | 2h 18m |
| US Highway 59 | 74.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| US Highway 59 West | 65.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Southwest Freeway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 59 South | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Clark Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Freeway Frontage Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Corpus Christi Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 123.9 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadows Place, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Dorrance Lane
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dorrance Lane
2
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
3
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
4
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
5
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
6
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
7
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kirkwood Road
8
Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 59 South, I 69 South
10
Merge onto I 69; US 59
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
12
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
13
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
14
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
16
Merge onto US 59
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 59
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
18
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
19
Continue on US 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 59 South
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
22
Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
23
Turn right onto US 59
49 mi
·
57 min
·
US 59
24
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Corpus Christi Street
25
Continue on US 59
65 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US Highway 59 West
26
Continue on US 59; TX 44
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 59; TX 44
27
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob Bullock Loop
28
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clark Boulevard
29
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
30
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ursula Avenue
31
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
32
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
33
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
34
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 46-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip from Meadows Place to Laredo. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single recommended stop. With a fuel cost estimate of $45, monitor your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 123.9 miles on US 59, as services might be spaced out. Being a highway-focused drive, you can maintain a good pace, but remember to stay alert and take short breaks as needed to stay refreshed.
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 149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 66 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.6 miles or 2h 53m 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 44m
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 Meadows Place, 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 Meadows Place, TX
This is one driving day of about 299.2 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Meadows Place, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 123.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.6 mi from Meadows Place, TX · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.21 one way
$90.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $49.49 | $98.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $53.42 | $106.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.06 | $132.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.42 | $14.36 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.7 | 1 | $41.89 | $19.15 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Night in Laredo on Thursday
Local time
11:43 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
18 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 46m 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 Meadows Place, TX to Laredo, TX covers 299.2 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, US Highway 59, US Highway 59 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 299.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Meadows Place, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.
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