Embarking from Snyder, Texas, to Laredo, Texas, this journey covers 452 miles and will take approximately 7 hours and 55 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Purple Heart Trail and I-10, with a small portion on Grassmeyer Street. With a highway share of 43%, this drive offers a mixed experience, making it feasible as a single-day trip. Plan for a fuel cost of around $68 and factor in two recommended stops along the way. This route traverses the Great Plains region for both its origin and destination, suggesting a consistent landscape for much of your travel.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
226 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 55m. Total distance: 452 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed bag, with 43% of the route being highway. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 139.7 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While I-10 provides faster travel, the Purple Heart Trail might offer a different driving feel. The overall character is one of steady progress across varied Texas terrain, rather than a strictly monotonous interstate experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 139.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 452 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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32 mi into trip|~34m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
38.5 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
98 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
185.8 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
7
285.4 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Snyder, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Loop 1604 West.
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on 24th Street
148 ft·8 sec·24th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue R
370 ft·23 sec·Avenue R
3
Turn left onto US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
0.7 mi·1 min·25th Street
4
Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
1.8 mi·2 min·Coliseum Drive
5
Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
0.6 mi·52 sec·East Roby Highway
6
Continue on US 180
0.1 mi·12 sec·East US Highway 180
7
Turn right onto South US Highway 84
0.1 mi·16 sec·South US Highway 84
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 84 East: Roscoe
9
Merge onto US 84
28 mi·28 min·South US Highway 84
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
12
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
13
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
14
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
15
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
16
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
17
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
21
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
22
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
23
Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
5.4 mi·5 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 556BToward Frontage RoadUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.4 mi·41 sec·Interstate 10 West
27
Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
0.6 mi·1 min·North Loop 1604 West
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
29
Merge onto Loop 1604
24 mi·29 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
0.2 mi·20 sec·Interstate 35 South
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 35 South
32
Merge onto I 35
140 mi·2 hr 21 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Houston Street
34
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
35
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
36
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour, 55-minute drive, starting early from Snyder, TX, is advisable to make the most of daylight. With 452 miles to cover and two recommended stops, pacing yourself is key to avoiding fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches, and utilize the available services. The fuel cost is estimated at $68, so budget accordingly. A practical tip for this route: be aware that the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 139 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 226 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.7 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 99 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 226 miles or 3h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 53m
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 Snyder, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Snyder, TX
This is one driving day of about 452 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Snyder, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 139.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 226 mi from Snyder, TX
· 3h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 226 miles from Snyder, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.7 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 311.8
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 249.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.30 one way
$136.60 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$74.76
$149.52
premium
$4.54
$80.70
$161.40
diesel
$5.61
$99.80
$199.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.6
1
$47.46
$21.70
Efficient EV
113
1
$39.55
$18.08
EV Truck/SUV
180.8
2
$63.28
$28.93
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Snyder, TX
Late night
in Snyder on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Late night
in Laredo on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SE 10 to 14 mph0% chanceLive 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
14 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
7h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Snyder, TX to Laredo, TX covers 452 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 10, Grassmeyer Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 226 miles from Snyder, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 452 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Snyder, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Loop 1604 West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
