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Trip from Doffing, TX to Laredo, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

135.9 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Doffing, TX, TX

Doffing, TX

Thomas balabaud

city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 138.7-mile journey from Doffing, TX to Laredo, TX will take approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $21, making it an economical choice for a quick drive. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving, suggesting a more connected experience with the Texas landscape. The drive is entirely within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent scenery. With only one recommended stop, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, offering flexibility in your departure time.

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

68 miles from Doffing, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Highway 83 62 mi 1h 10m
I 2 27.1 mi 30m
North US Highway 83 14.2 mi 15m
Garcia Street 12.6 mi 14m
South Zapata Highway 5.4 mi 8m
East Grant Street 4.7 mi 5m
Goodwin Road 2.2 mi 3m
South Meadow Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: United States Highway 83 — 62 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Doffing, TX and Laredo, TX.

1

Start on Brush Line Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brush Line Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto 3N

70 ft · 6 sec · 3 Mile Line
3

Turn right onto FM 492

2.2 mi · 3 min · Goodwin Road
4

Turn right onto West Expressway 83

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Expressway 83
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 83 West
6

Merge onto I 2; US 83

27 mi · 30 min · I 2; US 83
Toward McAllen
7

Continue on US 83; FM 755

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
8

Continue on US 83

0.5 mi · 41 sec · East 2nd Street
9

Continue on US 83

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West 2nd Street
10

Continue on US 83

7.7 mi · 8 min · United States Highway 83
11

Continue on US 83

4.7 mi · 5 min · East Grant Street
12

Turn slight right onto US 83

13 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
13

Continue on US 83

54 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
14

Continue on US 83

14 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 83
15

Continue on US 83

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
16

Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Meadow Avenue
17

Turn left onto US 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
18

Continue on US 83

0.7 mi · 1 min · Houston Street
19

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
20

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
21

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour, 42-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, allowing you to depart at your leisure. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $21 for the 138.7 miles. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS is updated, as navigating numerous local roads can be more complex than following a major highway.

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 68 miles from Doffing, TX, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 30 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m

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 Doffing, 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 Doffing, TX

This is one driving day of about 135.9 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Doffing, 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 United States Highway 83 for about 62 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Starr County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roma, TX

68 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.

Popular next leg

Roma, TX to Laredo, TX

90.4 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Rio Grande City, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Falcon Lake Estates, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68 miles from Doffing, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before United States Highway 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Falcon State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Falcon Heights, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19568485327

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 135.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 3N / 3 Mile Line

At end of road, turn left onto 3N / 3 Mile Line

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | FM 492 / Goodwin Road

Turn right onto FM 492 / Goodwin Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 2; US 83

Merge onto I 2; US 83 toward McAllen

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward McAllen
4
131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | South Meadow Avenue

Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
135.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | Matamoros Street

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.53 one way

$41.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $22.48 $44.95
premium $4.54 $24.26 $48.53
diesel $5.61 $30.01 $60.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 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 40.8 0 $14.27 $6.52
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.89 $5.44
EV Truck/SUV 54.4 0 $19.03 $8.70

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 20, 2026

Origin

Doffing, TX

Late night in Doffing on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Late night in Laredo on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

98°F

Roma, TX

68 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 43m 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 on this route, covering 138.7 miles with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads like 3 Mile Line and Goodwin Road for the majority of your time, offering a more grounded perspective of the area. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall profile indicates frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight runs. This type of driving can be engaging, requiring your attention as you navigate through communities and rural areas.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on United States Highway 83.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 83 and I 2. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 3N / 3 Mile Line.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Doffing, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 43m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (3N / 3 Mile Line): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 492 / Goodwin Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 2; US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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 43m. Total distance: 135.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83. 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 0.5 miles (3N / 3 Mile Line): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 492 / Goodwin Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 2; US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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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