Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
125.2 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
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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Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Laredo, TX to Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX is 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m via US Highway 83 North, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas and the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll mainly be on US Highway 83 North for the majority of the trip. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a practical trip focused on covering ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.6 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 83 North | 62.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Peña Street | 39.4 mi | 44m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 17.7 mi | 19m |
| Loop 480 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| El Indio Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Las Quintas Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 83 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 83 North
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
4
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 83
Exit 18
Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
5
Turn left onto US 83
484 ft
·
7 sec
·
US Highway 83 North
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 83
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 83 North
7
Continue on US 83
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 1st Street
8
Turn left onto US 277
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Peña Street
9
Take the exit
440 ft
·
12 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto Loop 480
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 480
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward FM 1021
13
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto FM 1021
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
El Indio Highway
15
Turn right onto Las Quintas Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Las Quintas Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Alvin Circle
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alvin Circle
17
Arrive at destination
Alvin Circle
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. There are no specific recommended stops, so you can pace yourself as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 62.2-mile stretch on US Highway 83 North, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, so factoring that into your budget is wise. Plan to depart in the morning to ensure ample daylight for your travels.
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 62.6 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 28 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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.
+
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 125.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 83 North for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 83 North if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 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
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 123.3 — 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
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San Dario Avenue
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 83 / US Highway 83 North
At end of road, turn right onto US 83 / US Highway 83 North
Navigation decision point
4
81 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
US 277 / Peña Street
Turn left onto US 277 / Peña Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.92 one way
$37.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.35 | $44.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
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: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.53 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Morning in Las Quintas Fronterizas on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Asherton, TX
63 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
7 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
2h 18m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US Highway 83 North, Peña Street, and Purple Heart Trail. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 62.2 miles on US Highway 83 North, so be prepared for a solid period of consistent driving. The road character is likely to shift between faster highway speeds and more localized road conditions as you progress towards Las Quintas Fronterizas. Expect a straightforward driving experience without overly complex or winding sections.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.2 mi on US Highway 83 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 11 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 18.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (US 83 / US Highway 83 North): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Laredo, TX to Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Uvalde along the way.
Uvalde
18.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 83
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
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 18m. Total distance: 125.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.2 miles on US Highway 83 North. 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 18.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (US 83 / US Highway 83 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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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