Connecting Alice to Laredo, this 98.3-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains of Texas. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 52 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes US 59. Because the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Whether you are heading to Laredo for business or personal travel, this drive provides a direct, no-fuss connection between these two South Texas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Alice, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
58.4 mi
1h 2m
East Front Street
34.4 mi
38m
Clark Boulevard
3 mi
5m
Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
1m
Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Park Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Houston Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Cameron Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 58.4 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
94 ft·9 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Cameron Street
3
Turn right onto TX 44; TX 359
34 mi·38 min·East Front Street
4
Continue on US 59; TX 44
58 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 59; TX 44
5
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi·1 min·Bob Bullock Loop
6
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi·5 min·Clark Boulevard
7
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Park Street
8
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Santa Ursula Avenue
9
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Houston Street
10
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
11
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
12
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single push without needing scheduled stops. If you prefer to break up the drive, the lack of mandatory stops gives you the freedom to pull over whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Aim to check your fuel levels before leaving Alice, as $15 should cover your transit, but having a buffer is always wise for local city driving in Laredo. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from US 59 onto Clark Boulevard, as the shift from highway speeds to urban traffic happens quickly. Taking this route early in the day is a great way to avoid the heaviest local traffic patterns during your arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.1 miles from Alice, TX, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.4 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Alice, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alice, TX
This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Alice, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 58.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Cameron Street
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
Navigation decision point
4
93.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard
Turn right onto Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
97.2 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|Santa Ursula Avenue
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
98.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
98.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.71 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$16.26
$32.52
premium
$4.54
$17.55
$35.10
diesel
$5.61
$21.70
$43.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Alice, TX
Late night
in Alice on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Late night
in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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.
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
5 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
1h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this nearly 100-mile stretch. Highway travel accounts for 59% of the trip, with your longest uninterrupted segment covering 58.4 miles along US 59. The journey transitions from open stretches into local navigation as you approach your destination via East Front Street and Clark Boulevard. You will experience a blend of highway cruising and localized road conditions, so remain alert to changing speed limits. It is a functional, point-to-point drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical complexity.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.4 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cameron Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alice, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 1h 52m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.8 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 97.2 miles (Santa Ursula Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Alice is a city of 19,000 people (2018) on the South Texas Plains between Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and San Antonio. It is a focal point for the oil industry in the area, and is considered to the "birthplace of Tejano music".
The longest stretch is about 58.4 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.8 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 97.2 miles (Santa Ursula Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laredo, TX before heading back.
