This 130.8-mile drive from Beeville, TX to Laredo, TX is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 32 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll primarily be on US Highway 59 West and US 59, with a brief transition onto Clark Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical option for traversing the Great Plains region of Texas. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a functional and efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.4 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 59 West
65.2 mi
1h 16m
US 59
58.8 mi
1h 3m
Clark Boulevard
3 mi
5m
West Corpus Christi Street
1.3 mi
2m
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
Longest stretch:
US Highway 59 West
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on North Madison A
216 ft·13 sec·North Madison A
2
Turn right onto US 59
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Houston Street
3
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi·2 min·West Corpus Christi Street
4
Continue on US 59
65 mi·1 hr 16 min·US Highway 59 West
5
Continue on US 59; TX 44
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 59; TX 44
6
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi·1 min·Bob Bullock Loop
7
Turn right onto Spur 400
3.0 mi·5 min·Clark Boulevard
8
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Park Street
9
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Santa Ursula Avenue
10
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Houston Street
11
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
12
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
13
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 2-hour 32-minute duration, this 130.8-mile route is perfect for a single-day adventure, offering plenty of flexibility. Plan to depart when you feel most rested, as the drive is not overly taxing. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, keeping your tank topped up will be straightforward. The longest stretch without a significant break is 65.2 miles on US Highway 59 West, so consider a brief stop around the halfway point if needed. Pay attention to signage as you transition from US 59 to Clark Boulevard approaching Laredo.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Beeville, TX, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Beeville, 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 Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 130.8 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Beeville, 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 Highway 59 West for about 65.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 130.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59 / West Houston Street
Turn right onto US 59 / West Houston Street
Navigation decision point
4
126.4 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard
Turn right onto Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
129.7 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|Santa Ursula Avenue
Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
Navigation decision point
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130.7 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
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130.8 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.76 one way
$39.53 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$21.63
$43.27
premium
$4.54
$23.35
$46.71
diesel
$5.61
$28.88
$57.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.45
$5.23
EV Truck/SUV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Beeville, TX
Morning
in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Morning
in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
6:27 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
6 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
2h 32m 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 highway-focused experience for about 95% of this 130.8-mile trip. The majority of your travel will be on US Highway 59 West and US 59, offering a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65.2 miles on US Highway 59 West. While largely a direct route, be aware that the final approach into Laredo involves Clark Boulevard. This road character suggests a journey where maintaining speed and covering distance efficiently is the main objective.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.2 mi on US Highway 59 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 59 West and US 59. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 59 / West Houston Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beeville, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 32m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / West Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 126.4 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 129.7 miles (Santa Ursula Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 65.2 miles on US Highway 59 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / West Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 126.4 miles (Spur 400 / Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 129.7 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.
