Laredo to Ozona is 290 miles and takes about 5 hours 21 minutes via US Highway 83 North, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, beginning and ending in the Great Plains region. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. With a single recommended stop, this trip is designed for a single day of travel, offering a direct connection between these two Texas points.
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
145.1 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi
1h 4m
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi
53m
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi
41m
I 10
33.4 mi
31m
North Texas Highway 55
32.7 mi
37m
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi
28m
US 277
21.6 mi
24m
Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 83 North
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,103 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,375
Quietest
2 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 37 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 Ozona, 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 18Toward 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
1.7 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
8
Continue on US 83
47 mi·53 min·North US Highway 83
9
Continue on US 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Crystal City Highway
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 83
1.9 mi·2 min·South Getty Street
11
Continue on US 83
0.6 mi·48 sec·Milam Street
12
Turn left onto TX 55
37 mi·41 min·East Antonio Street
13
Continue on TX 55
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nueces Street
14
Continue on TX 55
3.6 mi·4 min·North State Highway 55
15
Continue on TX 55
25 mi·28 min·South Texas Highway 55
16
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55
0.5 mi·33 sec·East Main Street
17
Continue on TX 55
33 mi·37 min·North Texas Highway 55
18
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 55
0.1 mi·9 sec·TX 55
19
Merge onto US 277
22 mi·24 min·US 277
20
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
1.4 mi·2 min·South Crockett Avenue
21
Continue on Loop 467
0.2 mi·22 sec·North Crockett Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Service Road
291 ft·6 sec·North Service Road
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
24
Merge onto I 10
33 mi·31 min·I 10
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 365Toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock
26
Continue on 14th Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·14th Street
27
Turn right onto TX 163
0.3 mi·28 sec·Avenue E
28
Turn right onto Loop 466
264 ft·7 sec·11th Street
29
Turn right onto Avenue D
10 ft·0 sec·Avenue D
30
Arrive at destination
Avenue D
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, departing Laredo in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 62.2-mile stretch on US Highway 83 North. The $46 fuel cost is an estimate, so it’s wise to check current prices. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the advantage of not needing to book overnight accommodations, allowing for spontaneous stops if needed.
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 145.1 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 39m 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 64 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.1 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozona, 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 290.2 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 Highway 83 North for about 62.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 290.2 — 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
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
6
289.4 mi into trip|~5h 19m in
Take the exit toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 365
Toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock
5
289.9 mi into trip|~5h 21m in|TX 163 / Avenue E
Turn right onto TX 163 / Avenue E
Navigation decision point
5
290.2 mi into trip|~5h 21m in|Loop 466 / 11th Street
Turn right onto Loop 466 / 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.75 one way
$79.50 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$44.40
$88.80
premium
$4.23
$48.27
$96.54
diesel
$4.80
$54.80
$109.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.1
1
$30.47
$13.93
Efficient EV
72.6
0
$25.39
$11.61
EV Truck/SUV
116.1
1
$40.63
$18.57
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Laredo, TX
Late night
in Laredo on Monday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Ozona, TX
Late night
in Ozona on Monday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 0 to 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
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
5h 21m 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 trip is mostly highway, with 78% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 62.2 miles on US Highway 83 North, offering uninterrupted cruising. The remaining portion will transition from highway to surface streets like East Antonio Street as you reach your destination. Expect a rural cruising feel for the majority of this route.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 83 North and North US Highway 83. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 17 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 289.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,351 ft413 ft
Total Climb
2,502 ft
Total Descent
565 ft
Highest Point
2,351 ft
~290.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,937 ft
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 Ozona, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Uvalde along the way.
Ozona, "The Biggest Little Town in the World," is an unincorporated town in Texas, about an hour south-west of San Angelo. It is the county seat (in fact, sole town) of Crockett County.
Top landmarks
•Crockett County Courthouse — historic place in Ozona, Crockett County, Texas
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 — we found about 9 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 289.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ozona, TX before the return drive.
