Origin
Scissors, TX
Afternoon in Scissors on Sunday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
162.9 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX covers 162.9 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grande Street, Lott Road, South Salinas Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.88 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
81.5 miles from Scissors, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 162.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grande 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 Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Salinas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grande Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scissors, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Cortez Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cortez Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grande Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grande Street
3
Turn right onto Lott Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lott Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Salinas Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Salinas Boulevard
5
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
58 min
8
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 2nd Street
10
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 2nd Street
11
Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 83
12
Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Grant Street
13
Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Garcia Street
14
Continue on United States Highway 83
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
United States Highway 83
15
Continue on North US Highway 83
14 mi
·
15 min
·
North US Highway 83
16
Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Zapata Highway
17
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Meadow Avenue
18
Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Guadalupe Street
19
Continue on Houston Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
20
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
21
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
22
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 81.5 miles from Scissors, TX, or about 1h 35m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.5 miles or 1h 35m 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 37m
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 Scissors, 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 Scissors, TX
This is one driving day of about 162.9 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scissors, 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 81.5 mi from Scissors, TX · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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
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
$24.88 one way
$49.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $29.44 | $58.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.10 | $7.82 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.81 | $10.43 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Roma, TX
81 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
1 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
3h 11m 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 Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX covers 162.9 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grande Street, Lott Road, South Salinas Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.5 miles from Scissors, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.88 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scissors, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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