Origin
Westway, TX
Afternoon in Westway on Monday
Local time
1:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westway, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
10h 14m
Distance
622 mi
1,001 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 5m
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6 AM
10h 15m
8 AM
10h 33m
10 AM
10h 21m
12 PM
10h 19m
3 PM
10h 22m
5 PM
10h 32m
8 PM
10h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Westway, TX to Laredo, TX covers 622 miles and takes about 10h 14m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Kingsway Drive, Westway Boulevard, East Vinton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $95.01 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
311 miles from Westway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 622 miles and 10h 14m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Kingsway Drive and Westway Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kingsway Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 14m, 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 10h 14m, 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 Westway, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westway Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Vinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Desert Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kingsway Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westway, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Zinn Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Zinn Road
2
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft
·
15 sec
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Kingsway Drive
3
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westway Boulevard
4
Continue on East Vinton Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Vinton Road
5
Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Desert Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
8.8 mi
·
10 min
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
8
Continue straight
175 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
9
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
11
Continue on Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Interstate 10 West
12
Take the ramp slight right
157 ft
·
4 sec
13
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 285
14
Turn right onto North Alamo Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Alamo Street
15
Continue on Sanderson Highway
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Sanderson Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Street
17
Continue on US Highway 90 East
113 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
US Highway 90 East
18
Take the exit left
12 mi
·
13 min
19
At the end of the road, turn left
48 mi
·
54 min
20
Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Veterans Boulevard
21
Turn left onto East Main Street
42 mi
·
48 min
·
East Main Street
22
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South 5th Street
23
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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Loop 225
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
South US Highway 83
25
Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
26
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
28
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
29
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
30
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
31
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 311 miles from Westway, TX, or about 5h 7m 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 137 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311 miles or 5h 7m 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 311 miles or 5h 7m
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 15m
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 Westway, 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 Westway, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Westway, 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 311 mi from Westway, TX · 5h 7m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
205 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
411 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, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
311 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCamey, TX after about 311 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 311 miles from Westway, 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 311 miles or 5.1 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
$95.01 one way
$190.03 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $104.12 | $208.25 |
| premium | $4.59 | $112.43 | $224.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $138.19 | $276.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.6 | 2 | $65.31 | $29.86 |
| Efficient EV | 155.5 | 1 | $54.43 | $24.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.8 | 3 | $87.08 | $39.81 |
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 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 Monday
Local time
2:53 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
10h 14m 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 Westway, TX to Laredo, TX covers 622 miles and takes about 10h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingsway Drive, Westway Boulevard, East Vinton Road. 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 311 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 311 miles from Westway, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.01 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 10h 14m, 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 Westway, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westway, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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