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Trip from Double Oak, 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

8h 5m

Distance

454.4 mi

731 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 57m ★
6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m

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

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Downtown Double Oak, TX, TX

Double Oak, TX

Jeff Stapleton

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

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 454.4-mile drive from Double Oak, TX, to Laredo, TX, will take approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Purple Heart Trail, North South Freeway, and I-35, this trip is best split over two days, given its duration. Expect a fuel cost of around $69 for this journey. As you travel from the Great Plains region of Texas to the southern Great Plains, the landscape will gradually shift. This route offers a mixed driving experience, making it more manageable with an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

227.2 miles from Double Oak, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 244.1 mi 4h 12m
North South Freeway 84.6 mi 1h 27m
I 35 55.8 mi 58m
North Pan Am Expressway 18.5 mi 22m
I 35W TEXpress 16.7 mi 16m
South Pan Am Expressway 10.4 mi 12m
Cross Timbers Road 7.2 mi 11m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway 6.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 244.1 mi, about 4h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rancho Vista Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Rancho Vista Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto Simmons Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Simmons Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Kings Road East

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kings Road East
4

At end of road, turn left onto Shiloh Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shiloh Road
5

Turn right onto FM 1171

7.2 mi · 11 min · Cross Timbers Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 35W South
7

Merge onto I 35W

5.6 mi · 6 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express

17 mi · 16 min · I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 35W

85 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

56 mi · 58 min · I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290

50 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street Use the slight left lane.
14

Continue on I 35

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 35

10.0 mi · 11 min · North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on I 35

144 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn right onto Houston Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Houston Street
22

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
23

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
24

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour driving time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed pace. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for at least two planned stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as services might be less frequent. Consider an overnight stay around the halfway point to break up the drive effectively and arrive in Laredo feeling refreshed.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.2 miles from Double Oak, TX, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 100 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 227.2 miles or 4h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 227.2 miles or 4h 5m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 4m

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 Double Oak, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Double Oak, TX

Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Laredo, TX

Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Double Oak, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 244.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Austin, TX

227 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Austin, TX

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to Laredo, TX

234.9 mi · 4h 9m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Austin, TX

227 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 227 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 227.2 miles from Double Oak, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 244.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 227 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 454.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Petro Travel Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 357.1

Pearsall, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18303348222

Visit website

G2 Ranch

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 357.1

Pearsall, Texas

+12104194442

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 454.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 454.4

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

US Army Medical Department Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 292.1

Fort Sam Houston, Texas

+12102216358

Visit website

San Antonio Botanical Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 292.1

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12105361400

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 32.5

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 32.5

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Jake's Hilltop Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Flower Mound, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19728746000

Visit website

The DoSeum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 292.1

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12102124453

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 299.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
15.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
217.2 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
7
290.6 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 South
8
297 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in | I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
8
299.2 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in | I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Housto...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.66 one way

$137.32 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 159 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $75.15 $150.31
premium $4.54 $81.13 $162.26
diesel $5.61 $100.33 $200.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$199–$309

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 159 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 136.3 1 $47.71 $21.81
Efficient EV 113.6 1 $39.76 $18.18
EV Truck/SUV 181.8 2 $63.62 $29.08

Gas CO2

159 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Double Oak, TX

Night in Double Oak on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Night in Laredo on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

25 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

8h 5m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 109.7
View on nps.gov
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 297.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 44% of the route on interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 244.1 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, which might offer a different feel than continuous interstate travel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a combination of faster highway sections and potentially some local road segments. Be prepared for a variety of road conditions and speeds throughout the 8-hour journey.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 244.1 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 454.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.6 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Double Oak, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 536: Houston along the way.

Spur 536: Houston

299.2 mi in | ~5h 25m | via I 10; US 87

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?

Solo Traveler

8h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 244.1 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 227 miles on day one.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laredo, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.6 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laredo, TX before the return drive.

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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