Laredo, TX to Littlefield, TX is 572.6 miles and takes about 10h 1m via Purple Heart Trail and I 10, with a fuel budget near $78 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive crosses the Great Plains in Texas, offering a straightforward path north. Given its duration, most travelers will find it best split over two days. Plan for a full day of driving if you aim to complete it in one go, keeping an eye on fuel stops and rest breaks.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
286.3 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 56m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,126 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,410
Quietest
2 AM
~200 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Littlefield, TX.
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Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83
140 mi·2 hr 22 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 140Toward Loop 1604: SomersetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi·14 sec·Interstate 35 South
6
Turn left onto Loop 1604
8.0 mi·10 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604
16 mi·18 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Valero WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.0 mi·1 min·North Loop 1604 West
10
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·33 sec·Interstate 10 West
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
12
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 83
Exit 456Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
15
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Frisco Avenue
17
Continue on US 83
17 mi·18 min·Roberts Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
21
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
22
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
23
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
24
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
25
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
26
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
27
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
28
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
30
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
31
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
32
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
33
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
34
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
37
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
39
Continue on US 84
4.0 mi·5 min·Avenue Q South Drive
Use the left lane.
40
Turn left onto US 84
6.0 mi·7 min·Clovis Road
41
Continue on US 84
11 mi·11 min·Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
16 mi·16 min·US Highway 84
43
Turn right onto Loop 430
320 ft·8 sec·Delano Avenue
44
At end of road, turn left onto Loop 430
1.5 mi·2 min·Delano Avenue
45
Turn slight left onto FM 54
0.4 mi·44 sec·East Waylon Jennings Boulevard
Use the left lane.
46
Arrive at destination
FM 54
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight, especially if attempting it in a single day. Splitting the trip into two days is recommended, with an overnight stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be a factor. Plan your stops strategically to include both fuel and rest, and be aware of the $78 estimated fuel cost for budgeting.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 286.3 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 4h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 126 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 286.3 miles or 4h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 286.3 miles or 4h 56m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Littlefield, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laredo, TX
Aim for roughly 286 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Littlefield, TX
Aim for roughly 286 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 126 miles from Laredo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 139.6 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 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 140 and 266.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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140 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Somerset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward Loop 1604: Somerset
6
148.4 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
164.6 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward Valero Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valero Way
6
167.5 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
266.2 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.43 one way
$156.86 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg200 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$87.60
$175.21
premium
$4.23
$95.25
$190.49
diesel
$4.80
$108.12
$216.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 200.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
171.8
2
$60.12
$27.48
Efficient EV
143.2
1
$50.10
$22.90
EV Truck/SUV
229
2
$80.16
$36.65
Gas CO2
200 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Laredo, TX
Late night
in Laredo on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 14 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 15 at 4:21PM CDT until July 15 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:21PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Littlefield, TX
Late night
in Littlefield on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
ESE 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 15 at 4:21PM CDT until July 15 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:21PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
103°F
Sweetwater, TX
378 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 138.2
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 197.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Fifty percent of this route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 139.6 miles on the Purple Heart Trail. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads at some point, so be prepared for varying speeds. Expect a mix of rural cruising and more urban merging as you navigate through Texas.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.6 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
At 10h 1m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 30 significant decision points across 572.6 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.4 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,559 ft413 ft
Total Climb
3,431 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
3,559 ft
~572.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,145 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laredo, TX and Littlefield, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset, Menard and Lubbock.
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 286 miles on day one.
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 Littlefield, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.4 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.0 hours each way, a round trip means 20.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Littlefield, TX before the return drive.
