Origin
Cameron Park, TX
Late night in Cameron Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cameron Park, 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
3h 57m
Distance
201.4 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron Park, TX
Kelly
Laredo, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 215.5 miles, the journey from Cameron Park to Laredo is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Because this distance is manageable in a single day, you can easily tackle the entire route in one go without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget around $33 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly transit across the Great Plains region of Texas. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. It is a practical drive for those looking to reach their destination efficiently while staying within the state of Texas.
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
100.7 miles from Cameron Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 83 | 88 mi | 1h 39m |
| United States Highway 83 | 54.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| North US Highway 83 | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| Garcia Street | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| South Zapata Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Paredes Line Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 88 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Avenida Florencia
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenida Florencia
2
Turn left onto Avenida Gregory
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Avenida Gregory
3
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1847
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paredes Line Road
4
Turn left onto FM 511
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 511
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
6
Merge onto I 169; TX 550 Toll
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 169
7
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
8
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 83
88 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
US 83
Exit 26B
Toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto US 83
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Garcia Street
11
Continue on US 83
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
United States Highway 83
12
Continue on US 83
14 mi
·
15 min
·
North US Highway 83
13
Continue on US 83
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Zapata Highway
14
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Meadow Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Guadalupe Street
16
Continue on US 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
17
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
18
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
19
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple thanks to the route's short duration and minimal requirements. Since you only need one stop along the way, aim to pace your drive to avoid fatigue while navigating the local roads. Keep in mind that with no significant highway stretches, your travel time can be impacted by local traffic patterns, so check your GPS for real-time updates before you head out. A smart strategy is to fuel up before starting your 215.5-mile journey to ensure you stay within your $33 budget without needing to hunt for stations in unfamiliar areas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid local peak hours.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.7 miles from Cameron Park, TX, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cameron Park, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Cameron Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 201.4 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Cameron Park, 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 83 for about 88 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.7 miles from Cameron Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 201.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Avenida Gregory
Turn left onto Avenida Gregory
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
8
23 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
5
201.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
|
Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.43 one way
$60.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $35.96 | $71.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.47 | $88.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.15 | $9.67 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.62 | $8.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.6 | 1 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 10 to 16 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 12:07AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:00AM CDT until April 18 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
98°F
Roma, TX
101 mi in
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
18 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
3h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 6.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route relies on roads like Avenida Gregory, Paredes Line Road, and TX 550. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your time navigating local infrastructure, which requires more attention than a standard highway slog. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and steady, localized transit rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You will find yourself behind the wheel for nearly four hours of active driving, so stay alert as you navigate the various junctions along the path.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88 mi on US 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and United States Highway 83. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Avenida Gregory.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Avenida Gregory): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Rialto Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Los Olvidados
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Laredo, TX
Cuisine: tea;coffee;sandwich
Hours: Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12...
J&B's Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Harlingen, TX
Visit websitePalomino Café
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr 08:00-11:00
Río
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownsville, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Visit websiteZaragoza Grill
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Laredo, TX
Visit websiteEl Diamente Snack
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Laredo, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Burger King
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Laredo, TX
Cuisine: burger
Lonches La Abuela
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Laredo, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Burger King
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Donna, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-24:00
Visit websiteCinnabon
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: dessert
Visit websiteLas Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Kiskadee Unit
Park
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Jarvis Plaza
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Visit website
Laredo's Washington's Birthday Celebration
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Visit website
City Hall and Market House
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Visit website
Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Visit website
The Texas Mexican Railway
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Visit website
El Primer Congreso Mexicanista
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Visit website
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Harlingen, TX
Visit websiteEverhome Suites
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Value Place
Motel
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Hotel Rosita
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Cameron Park, TX
Full guide →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 3h 57m. Total distance: 201.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88 miles on US 83. 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.
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: at 0.6 miles (Avenida Gregory): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Laredo, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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