Origin
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Devine, 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
2h 8m
Distance
122.8 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
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Devine, TX
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Trip Overview
Laredo, TX to Devine, TX is 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 8m via Purple Heart Trail, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. Mostly surface roads make up this route, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this drive is ideal for a quick transit or a relaxed day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.4 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 119.9 mi | 2h 2m |
| State Highway 132 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Teel Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 35 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Matamoros Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| San Dario Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Hondo Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 119.9 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Devine, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Matamoros Street
2
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83
120 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 121
Toward TX 132 North: Devine
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
6
Turn straight onto TX 132
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 132 South
7
Continue on TX 132
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Teel Drive
8
Turn right onto TX 173
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Hondo Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
TX 173
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 8m drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since the route is mostly surface roads. While there are no designated stops, you might want to plan a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps near the transition from Purple Heart Trail. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fuel strategy, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Laredo, TX, especially when covering 122.8 miles on non-interstate roads.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.9 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 27 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Devine, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laredo, 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 Laredo, TX
This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 119.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Laredo, 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 119.9 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 122.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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San Dario Avenue
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
120.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward TX 132 North: Devine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 121
Toward TX 132 North: Devine
4
122.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
TX 173 / East Hondo Avenue
Turn right onto TX 173 / East Hondo Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.56 one way
$37.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $21.93 | $43.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Devine, TX
Late night in Devine on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°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.
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
6 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
2h 8m 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?
This route is primarily surface roads, with 100% of the drive not on the interstate. You'll spend the vast majority of your time, 119.9 miles, on Purple Heart Trail. After this long stretch, you'll transition to State Highway 132 South and then South Teel Drive for the remainder of the trip. Expect steady cruising on these roads, with fewer exits and a more rural feel compared to major highways.
Only 1% 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: 119.9 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 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laredo, TX to Devine, TX is easy. At 2h 8m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 120.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles (TX 173 / East Hondo Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Devine, TX
Full guide →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 8m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 119.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 120.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles (TX 173 / East Hondo Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Devine, 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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