Road Trips from Laredo, TX
Planning a drive from Laredo? You've got options that range from a quick half-day trip to longer excursions. Many routes keep you on mostly flat terrain, making for straightforward driving. You'll also find several options pass by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and some extend further to include Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park or Waco Mammoth National Monument. Whether you're looking for a day trip or an overnight stay, there's a route to fit.
Total Routes
39
Shortest
5.2h
With Parks Nearby
39
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
Barrett, TX
6h 30m370.5 mi one way
This 6.5-hour drive is a solid choice if you want to get moving. At 370.5 miles, it offers a mixed highway and surface road experience. You'll pass by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park on your way. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a predictable drive.
Granbury, TX
7h 17m390.3 mi one way
This 7.3-hour drive covers 390.3 miles, primarily on highways. It's a good option if you want to visit two parks: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. The terrain is gently rolling.
Piney Point Village, TX
5h 56m341.5 mi one way
At 341.5 miles, this 5.9-hour drive is one of the shorter options available. It utilizes a mix of highway and surface roads and passes by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat, offering an easy ride.
Waller, TX
5h 59m334.5 mi one way
Covering 334.5 miles over 6 hours, this route offers a mixed highway and surface road profile. It's a slightly shorter drive than many others, and you'll pass San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The mostly flat terrain makes for a consistent journey.
Cleveland, TX
6h 52m394.5 mi one way
This 6.9-hour drive stretches 394.5 miles using a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a longer day trip option that includes San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The terrain remains mostly flat throughout the route.
Long-haul ideas
18 total in this range
Post, TX
8h 38m495.4 mi one way
Plan for an 8.6-hour drive covering 495.4 miles. This route requires an overnight stay and features a mix of highway and surface roads. You'll have access to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. The terrain is gently rolling.
Lantana, TX
8h 2m454 mi one way
This 8-hour, 454-mile trip is an overnight option with mostly surface roads. It allows for visits to both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Liberty, TX
10h 5m534.6 mi one way
This is a longer drive, clocking in at 10.1 hours and 534.6 miles. It's designed as an overnight trip and involves mostly flat terrain. You can visit Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park along the way.
Vernon, TX
10h 6m556 mi one way
At 556 miles and 10.1 hours, this is one of the longest routes, definitely requiring an overnight stay. The drive profile is long-haul, with gently rolling terrain. You'll pass San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
Reno, TX
9h 32m538.2 mi one way
This 9.5-hour, 538.2-mile drive is a long-haul option that requires an overnight stop. The terrain is mostly flat. Along the route, you can visit Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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Barrett, TX
6h 30m370.5 mi one way
Granbury, TX
7h 17m390.3 mi one way
Piney Point Village, TX
5h 56m341.5 mi one way
Waller, TX
5h 59m334.5 mi one way
Granbury, TX
7h 17m390.3 mi one way
Stephenville, TX
6h 43m361.8 mi one way
Post, TX
8h 38m495.4 mi one way
Snyder, TX
7h 56m452.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The mostly flat terrain and access to parks like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park make spring a pleasant time for these drives.
Summer
With mostly flat terrain, these routes are manageable, but consider the longer drive times and heat, especially for the 10+ hour options.
Fall
Fall offers good driving conditions across the mostly flat terrain, with parks like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park accessible.
Winter
Winter provides mild temperatures for driving these routes, many of which feature mostly flat terrain and pass by historical parks.
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