Origin
Penitas, TX
Afternoon in Penitas on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
133.9 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penitas Street, East Expressway 83, West Expressway 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from Penitas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 133.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penitas 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penitas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Grant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Penitas Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penitas, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on the route
194 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Penitas Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Penitas Street
3
Turn left onto East Expressway 83
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Expressway 83
4
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge slight left onto West Expressway 83
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Expressway 83
6
Continue on East US Highway 83
15 mi
·
17 min
·
East US Highway 83
7
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 2nd Street
9
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 2nd Street
10
Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 83
11
Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Grant Street
12
Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Garcia Street
13
Continue on United States Highway 83
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
United States Highway 83
14
Continue on North US Highway 83
14 mi
·
15 min
·
North US Highway 83
15
Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Zapata Highway
16
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Meadow Avenue
17
Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Guadalupe Street
18
Continue on Houston Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
19
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
20
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Penitas, TX, or about 1h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Penitas, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Penitas, TX
This is one driving day of about 133.9 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penitas, 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 66.9 mi from Penitas, TX · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Penitas, 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
$20.45 one way
$40.91 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.42 | $44.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
80°F
Roma, TX
67 mi in
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penitas Street, East Expressway 83, West Expressway 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Penitas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.45 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Penitas, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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