Origin
Presidio, TX
Afternoon in Presidio on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Presidio, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
8h 26m
Distance
470.5 mi
757 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 19m
★
6 AM
8h 27m
8 AM
8h 42m
10 AM
8h 32m
12 PM
8h 31m
3 PM
8h 33m
5 PM
8h 41m
8 PM
8h 22m
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 Presidio, TX to Laredo, TX covers 470.5 miles and takes about 8h 26m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Erma Avenue, US 67, Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
235.3 miles from Presidio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 26m drive with frequent turns across 470.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Erma 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 26m, 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 Presidio, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Erma Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Highland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East San Antonio Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Holland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Erma Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presidio, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on West O'Reilly Street
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
West O'Reilly Street
2
Turn sharp right onto North Erma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Erma Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on US 67 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 67 Business
4
Turn right onto US Highway 67
54 mi
·
59 min
·
US Highway 67
5
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 67
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 67
6
Continue on South Highland Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Highland Street
7
Turn right onto East San Antonio Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East San Antonio Street
8
Continue on US Highway 90 East
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 90 East
9
Continue on West Holland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Holland Avenue
10
Continue on East US Highway 90
30 mi
·
31 min
·
East US Highway 90
11
Continue on Northeast 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
12
Continue on East US Highway 90
52 mi
·
53 min
·
East US Highway 90
13
Continue on West Oak Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Street
14
Continue on US Highway 90 East
113 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
US Highway 90 East
15
Take the exit left
12 mi
·
13 min
16
At the end of the road, turn left
48 mi
·
54 min
17
Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Veterans Boulevard
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
42 mi
·
48 min
·
East Main Street
19
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South 5th Street
20
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Loop 225
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South US Highway 83
22
Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
23
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
25
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
26
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
27
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
28
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 235.3 miles from Presidio, TX, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 104 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 235.3 miles or 4h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 235.3 miles or 4h 13m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 22m
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 Presidio, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Presidio, TX
Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Presidio, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 235.3 mi from Presidio, TX · 4h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
235 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Eagle Pass, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
235 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle Pass, TX after about 235 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 235.3 miles from Presidio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 235 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Laredo, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.87 one way
$143.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
165 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $78.76 | $157.52 |
| premium | $4.59 | $85.04 | $170.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $104.53 | $209.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 164.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 141.2 | 1 | $49.40 | $22.58 |
| Efficient EV | 117.6 | 1 | $41.17 | $18.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 188.2 | 2 | $65.87 | $30.11 |
Gas CO2
165 kg
EV CO2
55 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
3:20 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
8h 26m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Presidio, TX to Laredo, TX covers 470.5 miles and takes about 8h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Erma Avenue, US 67, Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 235 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 235.3 miles from Presidio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.87 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 8h 26m, 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 Presidio, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Presidio, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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