Origin
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Post, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 38m
Distance
495.4 mi
797 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 31m
★
6 AM
8h 38m
8 AM
8h 54m
10 AM
8h 44m
12 PM
8h 42m
3 PM
8h 45m
5 PM
8h 53m
8 PM
8h 34m
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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Post, TX
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Trip Overview
This 495.4-mile journey from Laredo, TX to Post, TX will take approximately 8 hours and 38 minutes of driving time. It's a substantial drive across Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety, so splitting it over two days is highly recommended. With an estimated fuel cost of $75, this route utilizes a mix of major roadways, including the Purple Heart Trail and I-10, before transitioning to US 84. Given the duration and distance, planning for at least one overnight stop is essential for a comfortable trip. The overall feel is one of covering significant ground through the heart of Texas.
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
247.7 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 139.6 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 10 | 99.8 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 84 | 75.7 mi | 1h 16m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Anderson Loop | 24.2 mi | 29m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 139.6 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Post, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Matamoros Street
2
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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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 140
Toward Loop 1604: Somerset
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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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 Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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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 456
Toward 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 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 84
30
Turn left onto West Main Street
298 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour-plus drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With two recommended stops, you can comfortably break up the 495.4 miles. Aim to complete roughly half the distance on your first day, perhaps around the San Antonio area, before continuing to Post, TX. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on the Purple Heart Trail, as services can be spaced out. A practical tip: since this drive is split over two days, research your overnight stop in advance to ensure availability and amenities.
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 247.7 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 4h 16m 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 109 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 247.7 miles or 4h 16m 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 247.7 miles or 4h 16m
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 7h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Post, 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.
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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 248 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Post, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
248 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
248 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 248 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 247.7 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 139.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 248 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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 225 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.
7
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
$74.86 one way
$149.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
173 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $81.94 | $163.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $88.45 | $176.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $109.38 | $218.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 148.6 | 1 | $52.02 | $23.78 |
| Efficient EV | 123.9 | 1 | $43.35 | $19.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 198.2 | 2 | $69.36 | $31.71 |
Gas CO2
173 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Post, TX
Late night in Post on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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.
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
1 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
8h 38m 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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 136.7
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 205
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 47% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter the Purple Heart Trail for a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 139.6 miles. The drive transitions from interstates to U.S. highways, offering a varied pace. While much of the drive will be on well-maintained roads, be prepared for a blend of faster highway sections and potentially slower segments as you move onto US 84. The character is less about dramatic scenery and more about efficient travel across the landscape.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 22 significant decision points across 495.4 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.
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.
Between Laredo, TX and Post, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset, Menard and Lubbock.
Loop 1604: Somerset
140 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Menard
266.2 mi in
|
~4h 34m
|
via US 83
Lubbock
419.7 mi in
|
~7h 21m
|
via US 84
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 Post, TX
Full guide →Founded 1907
Post is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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 248 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 Post, 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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Post, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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