Origin
Spring Valley, TX
Night in Spring Valley on Thursday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, TX to Laredo, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
341.3 mi
549 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Spring Valley, Texas, to Laredo, Texas, covers 341.3 miles and is estimated to take about 5 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. This journey is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, with a fuel cost estimated at $52. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll navigate through a mix of driving conditions, with a significant portion on the interstate, offering a direct and efficient path between these two Texas cities.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.6 miles from Spring Valley, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 341.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive profile, with 57% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on the Katy Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 164.8 miles. Expect a blend of faster interstate driving and potentially some stretches on other major roads as you progress toward Laredo. The character of the drive is generally efficient, allowing for steady progress across the Texas landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 164.8 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 1.8 miles in near I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 341.3 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 1.8 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
166.6 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
178.6 mi into trip
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~3h 5m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
187.4 mi into trip
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~3h 15m in
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I 10; US 87
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 572
Toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El...
7
187.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 South: Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Laredo
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spring Valley, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Austin.
El Paso
187.4 mi in
|
~3h 15m
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via I 10; US 87
Austin
187.4 mi in
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~3h 15m
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via I 10; US 87
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 164.8 mi | 2h 49m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 144.5 mi | 2h 26m |
| I 10 | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Katy Freeway Frontage Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Voss Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 164.8 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Voss Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Voss Road
2
Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 10 West
4
Merge onto I 10; US 90
165 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10; US 90
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 10; US 87
Exit 572
Toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 South: Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 35
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
13
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
14
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
15
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
For this 341.3-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Spring Valley to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Laredo with ample time. With a duration of just under 6 hours, it's well-suited for a single-day journey, but plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on the Katy Freeway, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstate routes. The estimated fuel cost of $52 makes budgeting straightforward for this trip.
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 170.6 miles from Spring Valley, TX, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.8 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 75 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.6 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
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 Spring Valley, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Valley, TX
This is one driving day of about 341.3 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Spring Valley, 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.
The longest stretch is on Katy Freeway for about 164.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.6 mi from Spring Valley, TX · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.6 miles from Spring Valley, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Katy Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.8 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.57 one way
$103.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $56.45 | $112.90 |
| premium | $4.54 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.35 | $150.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.84 | $16.38 |
| Efficient EV | 85.3 | 0 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.5 | 1 | $47.78 | $21.84 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Night in Laredo on Thursday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SE 10 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 9:52AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
26 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
5h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Valley, TX to Laredo, TX covers 341.3 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Katy Freeway, Purple Heart Trail, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.6 miles from Spring Valley, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.57 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 341.3 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 1.8 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.6 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spring Valley, TX and Laredo, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Austin.
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