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Trip from Edinburg, 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

3h 4m

Distance

155.8 mi

251 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

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Downtown Edinburg, TX, TX

Edinburg, TX

Jeff Stapleton

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

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 155.8-mile drive from Edinburg, Texas, to Laredo, Texas, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take just over 3 hours. Primarily utilizing United States Highway 83 and I-2, with a significant portion on North US Highway 83, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's an economical option for traversing the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its relatively short duration, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stay.

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

77.9 miles from Edinburg, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Highway 83 62 mi 1h 10m
I 2 42.1 mi 48m
North US Highway 83 14.2 mi 15m
Garcia Street 12.6 mi 14m
I 69C 6.2 mi 6m
South Zapata Highway 5.4 mi 8m
East Grant Street 4.7 mi 5m
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 Edinburg, TX and Laredo, TX.

1

Start on this road

191 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107

186 ft · 7 sec · North 10th Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West McIntyre Street
4

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107

385 ft · 14 sec · North 12th Avenue
5

Turn left onto TX 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · East University Drive
6

Turn right onto South Expressway 281

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Expressway 281
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 69C South, US 281 South
8

Merge onto I 69C; US 281

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
10

Merge onto I 2; US 83

42 mi · 48 min · I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 83; FM 755

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
12

Continue on US 83

0.5 mi · 41 sec · East 2nd Street
13

Continue on US 83

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West 2nd Street
14

Continue on US 83

7.7 mi · 8 min · United States Highway 83
15

Continue on US 83

4.7 mi · 5 min · East Grant Street
16

Turn slight right onto US 83

13 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
17

Continue on US 83

54 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
18

Continue on US 83

14 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 83
19

Continue on US 83

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
20

Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Meadow Avenue
21

Turn left onto US 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
22

Continue on US 83

0.7 mi · 1 min · Houston Street
23

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
24

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
25

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 3-hour drive covering 155.8 miles, an early morning departure is ideal to maximize your day. With only one recommended stop and a manageable fuel cost of $24, you have plenty of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 62-mile stretch on United States Highway 83, as services might be more spaced out. This route is best tackled in a single day, allowing you to reach Laredo from Edinburg with ease and plenty of time to spare.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.9 miles from Edinburg, TX, or about 1h 31m 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 34 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.9 miles or 1h 31m 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 27m

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 Edinburg, 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 Edinburg, TX

This is one driving day of about 155.8 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Edinburg, 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

78 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

Sullivan City, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roma, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.9 miles from Edinburg, 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.

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 155.8

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Sky Park Kids

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.1

McAllen, Texas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19568004410

Visit website

Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 11.1

San Juan, Texas

+19567870033

Visit website

Museum of South Texas History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Edinburg, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19563836911

Visit website

Quinta Mazatlan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.1

McAllen, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19566813370

Visit website

Trapped RGV Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.1

McAllen, Texas

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19566853033

Visit website

Firemen's Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11.1

McAllen, Texas

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+19566813333

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 155.8

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 155.8

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Edinburg, Texas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19563819922

Visit website

Airport Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.1

McAllen, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19566813333

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 12th Avenue

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 12th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 69C South, US 281 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69C South, US 281 South
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 69C; US 281

Merge onto I 69C; US 281

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.54 one way

$47.08 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $25.77 $51.54
premium $4.54 $27.82 $55.63
diesel $5.61 $34.40 $68.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.7 0 $16.36 $7.48
Efficient EV 39 0 $13.63 $6.23
EV Truck/SUV 62.3 0 $21.81 $9.97

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Edinburg, TX

Late night in Edinburg on Sunday

Local time

2:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Late night in Laredo on Sunday

Local time

2:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

94°F

Roma, TX

78 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

14 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

3h 4m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 155.8-mile journey, with about 80% of the drive on major roadways. The route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 62 miles along United States Highway 83, offering a sustained period of cruising. While primarily on well-maintained highways, the frequent transitions between United States Highway 83, I-2, and North US Highway 83 mean you'll experience a dynamic, yet consistent, driving environment throughout the 3-hour trip.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 83 and I 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 12th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Edinburg, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1908

Edinburg is in the South Texas Plains and was originally called Chapin before its name took on a variation of the capital of Scotland. It is the county seat of Hidalgo County and also home to the main campus of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For the tourists, there's an interesting museum and wetland reserve.

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 3h 4m. Total distance: 155.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). 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.

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.

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: near the start (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 12th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Laredo, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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