Trip from Eagle Mountain, 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

7h 49m

Distance

438.1 mi

705 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 40m ★

6 AM

7h 49m

8 AM

8h 8m

10 AM

7h 56m

12 PM

7h 54m

3 PM

7h 57m

5 PM

8h 7m

8 PM

7h 44m

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

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Eagle Mountain, TX

Sebastián Kvašňák

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

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 438.1-mile drive from Eagle Mountain to Laredo, Texas, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 49 minutes, making it a feasible, though long, single-day trip. You'll be covering a significant distance across the Great Plains region of Texas, primarily on the Purple Heart Trail and I-35. With a projected fuel cost of $66, this route offers a straightforward journey. The drive involves two recommended stops, and with 42% of the route being on highways, it's a mixed but generally efficient path. Plan for a substantial amount of time behind the wheel, but it's certainly manageable for a determined traveler in one go.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

219.1 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m 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
South Pan Am Expressway	10.4 mi	12m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
I 35W TEXpress	4 mi	3m
North Saginaw Boulevard	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 244.1 mi, about 4h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Timber Oaks Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Timber Oaks Drive

Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive

205 ft · 11 sec · Cape Royale Drive

Turn right onto FM 1220

1.6 mi · 2 min · Boat Club Road

Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Bailey Boswell Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto West Bailey Boswell Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Bailey Boswell Road

Turn right onto US 287 Bus

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Saginaw Boulevard

Turn left onto East Industrial Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Industrial Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto FM 156

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South Blue Mound Road

Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Northeast Loop 820

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 820 East

Merge onto I 820

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35W South, US 287 South: Downtown, Fort Worth Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 35W; US 287

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 35W Express Toll South Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

4.0 mi · 3 min · I 35W TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

85 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

56 mi · 58 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 35

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

10.0 mi · 11 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

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.

Continue on I 35

144 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Houston Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Houston Street

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 49-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Eagle Mountain to maximize daylight and arrive in Laredo before evening. With two recommended stops and a longest stretch of 244.1 miles, plan your breaks strategically to avoid fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer segments on the Purple Heart Trail, as services can be spaced out. The $66 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget accordingly. This is a manageable day trip, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, splitting it with an overnight stop is also an option.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 219.1 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX, or about 3h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.1 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 96 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 219.1 miles or 3h 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 48m

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 Eagle Mountain, 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.

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagle Mountain, TX

This is one driving day of about 438.1 miles and 7h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

219 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

Austin, TX to Laredo, TX

234.9 mi · 4h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buda, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 219.1 miles from Eagle Mountain, 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.

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

G2 Ranch

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Pearsall, Texas

+12104194442

Visit website

San Antonio River Lock & Dam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12102271373

Visit website

San Antonio Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12109788100

Visit website

San Antonio Fire Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+12103907236

Visit website

Spanish Governor's Palace

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12102077527

Visit website

GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12102274746

Visit website

The Amazing Mirror Maze

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12102242288

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

Hemisfair

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12107094750

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 282.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16B Toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

9.8 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35W South, US 287 South: Downtown, For...

200.9 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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

280.8 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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

282.9 mi into trip | ~5h 9m 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

$66.20 one way

$132.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$72.46	$144.92
premium	$4.54	$78.22	$156.44
diesel	$5.61	$96.73	$193.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 153.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	131.4	1	$46.00	$21.03
Efficient EV	109.5	1	$38.33	$17.52
EV Truck/SUV	175.2	2	$61.33	$28.04

Gas CO2

153 kg

EV CO2

51 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 18, 2026

Origin

Eagle Mountain, TX

Late night in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday

Local time

4:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Late night in Laredo on Tuesday

Local time

4:36 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

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

9 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

7h 49m on the road

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

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

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 105.8

View on nps.gov

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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 287.1

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 mixed driving experience on this 438.1-mile journey. While 42% of the route is on highways like I-35, you'll also spend considerable time on the Purple Heart Trail. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 244.1 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, so be prepared for a sustained period of driving before your first major break. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more varied, perhaps slower, local road segments as you progress towards Laredo.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

32 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?

9/10

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 9.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 438.1 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200.9 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Eagle Mountain, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 536: Houston along the way.

Spur 536: Houston

282.9 mi in | ~5h 9m | via I 10; US 87

About the Cities

Starting in Eagle Mountain, 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 7h 49m. Total distance: 438.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 49m 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.

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.

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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 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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Trip from Eagle Mountain, TX to Laredo, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Main Event Laredo

G2 Ranch

San Antonio River Lock & Dam

San Antonio Museum of Art

San Antonio Fire Museum

Spanish Governor's Palace

GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

The Amazing Mirror Maze

Imaginarium of South Texas

Hemisfair

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eagle Mountain, TX

Laredo, TX

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 49m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Eagle Mountain, TX

Arriving in Laredo, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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