Origin
Laredo, TX
Morning in Laredo on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Waller, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
334.5 mi
538 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m
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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Waller, TX
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Trip Overview
Laredo, TX to Waller, TX is 334.5 miles and takes about 5h 59m via Purple Heart Trail and I 10, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a highway share of 49%, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more local road conditions. This route is ideal for a single-day trip, especially if you prefer to get to your destination without needing an overnight stay. Consider it a practical way to cover ground efficiently within the state.
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
167.2 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 144.4 mi | 2h 27m |
| I 10 | 128.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| FM 362 | 20.2 mi | 35m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| FM 1489 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 144.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Waller, 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
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San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83
144 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 153
Toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 90
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 10; TX 130
128 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 1489: Koomey Road, Simonton
11
Turn left onto FM 1489
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1489
12
Turn right onto US 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
13
Turn left onto FM 359
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bains Street
14
Turn right onto FM 362
13 mi
·
22 min
·
FM 362
15
Turn slight right onto FM 362
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 362
16
Turn slight right onto FM 362
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 362
17
Turn sharp right onto US 290 Bus
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hempstead Highway
18
Arrive at destination
US 290 Bus
Trip Plan
For this 5h 59m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Waller, TX. The route has only one recommended stop, so consider fueling up before you depart Laredo, TX, as the longest stretch without a break is 144.4 miles. While it's manageable in one day, the flexibility of a shorter drive means you can adjust your pace if needed. Pay attention to the change from highway to surface roads around the halfway point, as this will alter your driving experience.
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 167.2 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.4 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 74 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.2 miles or 2h 54m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waller, 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 334.5 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 144.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.2 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 144.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 312.2 — 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
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~0m in
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San Dario Avenue
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
153.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153
Toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87...
8
153.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Hous...
5
153.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
312.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward FM 1489: Koomey Road, Simonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FM 1489: Koomey Road, Simonton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.54 one way
$101.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.32 | $110.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.72 | $119.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.85 | $147.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.12 | $16.06 |
| Efficient EV | 83.6 | 0 | $29.27 | $13.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.83 | $21.41 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Waller, TX
Morning in Waller on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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.
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
27 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 59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about half the drive, 49%, on highways. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 144.4 miles along the Purple Heart Trail. After that, expect a shift to surface roads, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds. The transition between these road types is a key feature of this drive.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.4 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 334.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Waller, TX, road signs point toward Del Rio, Austin, Waco and Simonton.
Del Rio
153.2 mi in
|
~2h 38m
Austin
183.9 mi in
|
~3h 11m
|
via I 10; TX 130
Waco
183.9 mi in
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~3h 11m
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via I 10; TX 130
Simonton
312.2 mi in
|
~5h 20m
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 Waller, TX
Full guide →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 5h 59m. Total distance: 334.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.4 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Waller, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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