Origin
Dilley, TX
Late night in Dilley on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dilley, 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
1h 27m
Distance
84.2 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dilley, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 84.2 miles, the drive from Dilley to Laredo is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains of Texas that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the one-way trek. Navigating via the Purple Heart Trail, South Main Street, and Houston Street keeps the trip simple and direct. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without requiring complex planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 81.6 mi | 1h 23m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Line Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Matamoros Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Salinas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilley, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on I 35 Bus; FM 117
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto I 35 Bus
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
County Line Road
3
Turn left
486 ft
·
13 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
82 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
6
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
7
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
8
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
9
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Dilley, 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 81.6 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 84.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35 Bus / County Line Road
Turn right onto I 35 Bus / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Houston Street
Turn right onto Houston Street
Navigation decision point
5
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Turn left onto I 35 Bus / Salinas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
84.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.72 one way
$25.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SE 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
96°F
Cactus, TX
42 mi in
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
20 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 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 81.6 miles—on the Purple Heart Trail, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should stay alert for shifting speed limits and intersection changes as you transition through the Great Plains. The experience behind the wheel is consistent, requiring your focus on local traffic patterns rather than long-range highway driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.6 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 1.7 miles in near I 35 Bus / County Line Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dilley, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (I 35 Bus / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles (Houston Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Dilley, 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 1h 27m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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: at 1.7 miles (I 35 Bus / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 83.7 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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