Laredo, TX to Edna, TX is 214.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m via US 59, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll primarily be on highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this option if you need a direct path with minimal fuss.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.1 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
98.4 mi
1h 53m
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi
1h 1m
US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi
53m
Clark Boulevard
3 mi
5m
Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
West Houston Street
1.6 mi
3m
East Saunders Street
1.1 mi
1m
Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 98.4 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Edna, 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 San Dario Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·San Dario Avenue
4
Turn right onto Park Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·Park Street
5
Continue on Clark Boulevard
3.0 mi·5 min·Clark Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.8 mi·1 min·Bob Bullock Loop
7
Take the ramp
231 ft·6 sec
8
Merge onto US 59
1.1 mi·1 min·East Saunders Street
9
Continue on US 59
58 mi·1 hr 1 min·Lloyd Bentsen Highway
10
Turn left onto US 59
67 mi·1 hr 18 min·US 59
11
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi·3 min·West Houston Street
12
Continue on US 59
48 mi·53 min·US Highway 59 East
13
Take the exit onto Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
14
Merge onto US 59; US 77
32 mi·34 min·US 59; US 77
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Loop 521
16
Continue on Loop 521
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Loop 521
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning from Laredo, TX, will give you plenty of daylight to reach Edna, TX, by afternoon. You'll have one recommended stop, but with the drive being under five hours, you might not need a long break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 98.4-mile stretch on US 59, and plan your refueling accordingly. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 107.1 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.4 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna, 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 214.2 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Laredo, 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 US 59 for about 98.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 212.1 — 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|~0m in|San Dario Avenue
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in|Bob Bullock Loop
Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
Navigation decision point
5
179.7 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
Take the exit onto Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
212.1 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward Loop 521
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Loop 521
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.34 one way
$58.68 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$32.77
$65.54
premium
$4.23
$35.63
$71.26
diesel
$4.80
$40.45
$80.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.49
$10.28
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.74
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$29.99
$13.71
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Laredo, TX
Late night
in Laredo on Monday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
103°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:05PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:04PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Edna, TX
Late night
in Edna on Monday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:05PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:04PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
26 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
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the 214.2 miles on major roads like US 59 and Lloyd Bentsen Highway. You'll encounter one stretch of 98.4 miles on US 59, which is a good chunk of continuous highway cruising. Expect to transition from highway speeds to surface roads as you approach your destination, offering a change of pace after extended time on the main thoroughfares.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.4 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and Lloyd Bentsen Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Bob Bullock Loop): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 98.4 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Bob Bullock Loop): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Edna, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
