Origin
Alvin, TX
Morning in Alvin on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alvin, TX to Laredo, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
320.7 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alvin, TX
Thomas balabaud
Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
This 331-mile journey from Alvin, TX, to Laredo, TX, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip with a fuel cost around $51. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a turn-heavy drive rather than a straight shot. The entire route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape. With only one recommended stop, this route is designed for efficient travel.
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
160.4 miles from Alvin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 123.9 mi | 2h 18m |
| US Highway 59 | 74.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| US Highway 59 West | 65.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Southwest Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| West State Highway 6 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| TX 6 | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Alvin-Sugarland Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 59 South | 4.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 123.9 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvin, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on West Sealy Street
8 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Sealy Street
2
Turn left onto TX 35 Bus
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Gordon Street
3
Turn left onto TX 6
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West State Highway 6
4
Continue on TX 6
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Alvin-Sugarland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on TX 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on TX 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on TX 6
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 59 South, I 69 South
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 69; US 59
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
12
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
13
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
14
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
16
Merge onto US 59
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 59
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
18
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
19
Continue on US 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 59 South
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
22
Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
23
Turn right onto US 59
49 mi
·
57 min
·
US 59
24
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Corpus Christi Street
25
Continue on US 59
65 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US Highway 59 West
26
Continue on US 59; TX 44
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 59; TX 44
27
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob Bullock Loop
28
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clark Boulevard
29
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
30
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ursula Avenue
31
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
32
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
33
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
34
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 20-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow you to reach Laredo comfortably within the same day. Since this is a local road drive with 0% highway, plan for a slightly slower pace than you might expect for the mileage. The single recommended stop is a good point to stretch your legs, but be mindful of fuel; ensure you start with a full tank and monitor your gauge, especially since you'll be on local roads for the entire 331 miles. Keep your navigation handy, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means paying close attention to directions.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.4 miles from Alvin, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 71 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.4 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
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 Alvin, 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 Alvin, TX
This is one driving day of about 320.7 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Alvin, 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 US 59 for about 123.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.4 miles from Alvin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 26.5 and 320.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
27 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp toward US 59 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 59 South, I 69 South
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartle...
5
320.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 21m in
|
I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.46 one way
$96.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
| premium | $4.54 | $57.26 | $114.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.81 | $141.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
| Efficient EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.06 | $12.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.3 | 1 | $44.90 | $20.52 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Morning in Laredo on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°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
13 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
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be spending much time on highways. In fact, the highway share is 0%, so be prepared for a more involved navigation experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and road names. You'll navigate through local streets like North Gordon Street and Alvin-Sugarland Road, experiencing the more intimate side of Texas's road network.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.9 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and US Highway 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near Southwest Freeway Frontage Road.
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 16 significant decision points across 320.7 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 26.5 miles (Southwest Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alvin, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.
Spur 10: Cottonwood
41.2 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Starting in Alvin, TX
Full guide →Founded 1893
Alvin is in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Home of the Pitcher Nolan Ryan. It's about 20 miles southeast of Houston, at the intersections of SH-35 and SH-6.
Arriving in Laredo, TX
Full guide →“The Gateway City” · Founded 1755
Laredo is a city with 262,000 (2019) inhabitants on the South Texas Plains. Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is just across the Rio Grande.
Top landmarks
- • Cathedral of San Agustin — historic place in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
- • Fort McIntosh — historic district in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
- • San Agustin de Laredo Historic District — historic district in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 320.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.9 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laredo, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (Southwest Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laredo, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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