Origin
Tulia, TX
Afternoon in Tulia on Sunday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulia, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
9h 28m
Distance
589.1 mi
948 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$90
one way
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulia, TX to Laredo, TX covers 589.1 miles and takes about 9h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Southwest 2nd Street, Highway 87, I-27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.99 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
294.5 miles from Tulia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 589.1 miles and 9h 28m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Southwest 2nd Street and Highway 87.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 28m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 9h 28m, 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 Tulia, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 331 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulia, TX and Laredo, TX.
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Start on Southeast 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Southeast 2nd Street
2
Continue on Southwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto South US Highway 87
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South US Highway 87
4
Turn slight right
1.0 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn left onto I-27 Frontage Road
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
I-27 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
67 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Loop 289
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Loop 289
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
12
Merge slight left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
233 ft
·
6 sec
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Spur 331: Southeast Drive
15
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
16
Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Drive
17
Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Slaton Road
18
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
19
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
21
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
22
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
24
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi
·
6 min
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I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
27
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
28
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
29
Turn right onto Lamar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
30
Continue on State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
31
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
32
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
33
Turn left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
35
Turn left onto South 7th Street
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
36
Continue on Grassmeyer Street
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
37
Continue on Ellis Street
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
38
Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi
·
38 min
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
39
Continue straight
54 mi
·
54 min
40
Keep slight right
5.4 mi
·
5 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Frontage Road
42
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
43
Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop 1604 West
44
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Loop 1604 West
45
Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Anderson Loop
46
Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
47
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 35 South
48
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
140 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
49
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
50
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
51
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
52
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 294.5 miles from Tulia, TX, or about 4h 44m 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 130 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 294.5 miles or 4h 44m 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 294.5 miles or 4h 44m
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 8h 30m
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 Tulia, 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 Tulia, TX
Aim for roughly 295 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 295 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 130 miles from Tulia, 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 294.5 mi from Tulia, TX · 4h 44m 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 Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
295 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 295 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 130 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 294.5 miles from Tulia, 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 295 miles or 4.7 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
$89.99 one way
$179.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
206 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $98.62 | $197.23 |
| premium | $4.59 | $106.48 | $212.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $130.88 | $261.76 |
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: 206.1 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 | 176.7 | 2 | $61.86 | $28.28 |
| Efficient EV | 147.3 | 1 | $51.55 | $23.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 235.6 | 2 | $82.47 | $37.70 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Afternoon in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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.
Temperature spread
13 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
9h 28m 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 Tulia, TX to Laredo, TX covers 589.1 miles and takes about 9h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 2nd Street, Highway 87, I-27. 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 295 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 294.5 miles from Tulia, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $89.99 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 9h 28m, 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 Tulia, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tulia, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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