Origin
Devine, TX
Morning in Devine on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devine, TX to Laredo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
123.7 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devine, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
This 124-mile drive from Devine, TX to Laredo, TX will take you approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it's a local road experience perfect for a single day trip. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19. The route offers a straightforward connection between two points within the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an easy drive to tackle in one go without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.8 miles from Devine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 122 mi | 2h 3m |
| East Hondo Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Matamoros Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Salinas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 122 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devine, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on TX 173
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hondo Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
3
Merge onto I 35
122 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
5
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
6
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
7
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 124-mile drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever works best for your schedule. Plan for your journey to take about 1 hour and 55 minutes, with fuel costs estimated at $19. Since there are no long uninterrupted stretches and it's a local road experience, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Laredo. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route suggests being mindful of your navigation, ensuring you're prepared for upcoming turns on Texas 173 and Purple Heart Trail.
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 61.8 miles from Devine, TX, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122 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 27 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m
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 Devine, 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 Devine, TX
This is one driving day of about 123.7 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Devine, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 122 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Devine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 123.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
123.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
Houston Street
Turn right onto Houston Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.69 one way
$37.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.09 | $44.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.32 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
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
22 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 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 124-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on include Texas 173 and Purple Heart Trail, eventually leading to Houston Street. Without any long highway stretches, you'll be navigating more frequent turns and local road conditions for the entire duration. This means you'll likely experience a more varied pace compared to an interstate journey, with opportunities to see more of the immediate surroundings as you travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Devine, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.3 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 2h 6m. Total distance: 123.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.3 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laredo, TX before heading back.
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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