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10h 31m
Distance
589.2 mi
948 km
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8/10
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2-day trip
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$90
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Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
Miled Moussa
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Laredo, TX covers 589.2 miles and takes about 10h 31m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, US Highway 90 East, Sanderson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 214 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.00 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
294.6 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h into the drive .
At 589.2 miles and 10h 31m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and US Highway 90 East.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 90 East. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Zebu Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 589.2 miles you will encounter 24 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 0.1 miles (Zebu Road): Navigation decision point; at 222.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 415.9 miles (US 277): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Zebu Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 277
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sanderson along the way.
Sanderson
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 214 mi | 3h 21m |
| US Highway 90 East | 113.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| Sanderson Highway | 63.5 mi | 1h 12m |
| South US Highway 83 | 62 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 277 | 47.5 mi | 54m |
| East Main Street | 41.9 mi | 48m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Loop 79 | 12 mi | 13m |
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Laredo, TX.
Start on Barzon Street
At end of road, turn left onto Zebu Road
Turn right onto Bovee Road
Turn right onto TX 20
Turn left onto Burbridge Road
Turn right onto Trent Road
Continue on Estate Drive
Turn right onto FM 76
Turn left onto FM 1110
Continue on FM 1110
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Take the exit
Continue on Interstate 10 West
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 285
Turn right onto US 285
Continue on US 285
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
Continue on US 90
Take the exit onto Loop 79
At end of road, turn left onto US 277
Turn left onto US 277
Turn left onto US 57; US 277
Turn right onto Loop 225
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
At end of road, turn right onto US 83
Continue on US 83
Take the ramp onto US 83
Merge onto I 35; I 27; US 83
Turn right onto Houston Street
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 130 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 294.6 miles or 5h 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 294.6 miles or 5h
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 9h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
Aim for roughly 295 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 295 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 294.6 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX · 5h into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
194 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
389 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, TXNight 1
295 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCamey, TX after about 295 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 130 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 294.6 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 214 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 295 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
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.
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.
Regular Gas
$90.00 one way
$180.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $98.63 | $197.27 |
| premium | $4.59 | $106.50 | $212.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $130.90 | $261.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 206.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 176.8 | 2 | $61.87 | $28.28 |
| Efficient EV | 147.3 | 1 | $51.56 | $23.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 235.7 | 2 | $82.49 | $37.71 |
Gas CO2
206 kg
EV CO2
69 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia on Monday
Local time
9:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Laredo on Monday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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